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Questionnaire for English Teachers

Dear participants,

My name is Franca Schmitt, and I am currently studying English and Social Sciences at the University of Münster. As part of a linguistics seminar on multilingualism, I am conducting a small-scale research project for a term paper.

This survey aims to gain insights into how English teachers experience multilingualism in their classrooms. The questionnaire is brief and can be completed in just a few minutes. Participation is entirely voluntary and anonymous, and all responses will be used solely for academic purposes within the framework of this university seminar.

Thank you very much for your time and support!

Kind regards,

Franca Schmitt

University of Münster

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A. Demographics and Language Background What is your age group?

Select one answer
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What is your gender?

Select one answer
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Which languages do you speak?

Please list in order of proficiency
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B: Teaching Background What is your current teaching position?

Select one answer
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What type of school do you currently teach at?

Select one answer
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How many years of experience do you have as an English teacher?

Select one answer
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Which grade levels do you currently teach in English? (Multiple answers possible)

Select one or more answers
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C. General language use I feel confident using English in spontaneous classroom interactions.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I avoid teaching complex grammar topics in English due to lack of confidence.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I feel linguistically well-prepared to respond to students’ questions in English.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I sometimes switch to German when I am unsure how to express something in English.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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D. Real-world use of English I would feel comfortable conducting a school-related phone call entirely in English.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I would be confident teaching a lesson observed by a native English-speaking visitor.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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E. Classroom practice I encourage students to ask complex or challenging questions in English.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I use authentic English materials (e.g. videos, articles) without simplifying the language.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I paraphrase or rephrase student responses in English to model more advanced expressions.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I adapt my spoken English spontaneously in class to suit different learners.

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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F. Risk-taking and resilience I am not afraid to try out new English phrases or idioms in the classroom.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I do not worry much about making small grammar or vocabulary mistakes in front of students.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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G. Linguistic knowledge and feedback I feel confident explaining the difference between similar grammatical structures (e.g. present perfect vs. past simple).

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I can usually spot and explain why something “sounds wrong” in a student’s English sentence.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I give detailed feedback on student writing in English.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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H. Reflection and development I regularly reflect on how to improve my use of English in the classroom.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I try to improve my English by reading, watching, or listening to authentic English content.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I consciously adapt my English (e.g. tone, complexity) based on students’ proficiency levels.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I consider how my own language use influences students’ language learning.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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I feel that my classroom language models the kind of English I want students to learn.

Instructions: Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statements. (Scale: 1 = Strongly disagree | 2 = Disagree | 3 = Neutral | 4 = Agree | 5 = Strongly agree)
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Is there anything else you would like to share about multilingualism, language confidence, or linguistic diversity in your teaching?