Individual Differences in Second Language Listening: Examining the Role of Knowledge, Metacognitive Awareness, Memory, and Attention

Matthew P. Wallace

doi:10.1111/lang.12424

journal article Jul 08, 2020

Individual Differences in Second Language Listening: Examining the Role of Knowledge, Metacognitive Awareness, Memory, and Attention

Matthew P. Wallace

Language Learning Vol. 72 No. 1 pp. 5-44 · Wiley

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Abstract

AbstractThe aim of this study was to examine the direct and indirect effects of domain‐specific knowledge (vocabulary knowledge and topical knowledge) and domain‐general cognitive abilities (metacognitive awareness, memory, and attentional control) on second language listening comprehension. Data were collected from 226 Japanese senior high school EFL students. Data sources included a practice version of the TOEFL Junior Standard test, the Listening Vocabulary Levels Test, the Metacognitive Awareness Listening Questionnaire, memory recall tests, attentional control tests, and a study‐generated questionnaire measuring topical knowledge. Scores from these instruments were examined using structural equation modeling. The results showed that vocabulary knowledge had the strongest total effect on listening performance. Topical knowledge and attentional control also had direct effects. Only metacognitive awareness had an indirect effect on listening comprehension through topical knowledge. The findings indicate that differences in domain‐specific knowledge, particularly vocabulary knowledge, are the most important for predicting listening comprehension.

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Published: Jul 08, 2020
Vol/Issue: 72(1)
Pages: 5-44
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Authors

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Matthew P. Wallace

University of Macau Nanyang Technological University

Funding

Nanyang Technological University Award: PhD Scholarship

Cite This Article

Matthew P. Wallace (2020). Individual Differences in Second Language Listening: Examining the Role of Knowledge, Metacognitive Awareness, Memory, and Attention. Language Learning, 72(1), 5-44. https://doi.org/10.1111/lang.12424

Individual Differences in Second Language Listening: Examining the Role of Knowledge, Metacognitive Awareness, Memory, and Attention

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