📄 Abstract
Attitudes toward English accents have emerged as an important factor influencing learners’ motivation, speaking confidence, and participation in English communication. This study examined the sociolinguistic attitudes, motivation, and speaking confidence of Grade 5 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners toward English accents. Using a quantitative descriptive design, data were collected from 121 Grade 5 learners and 21 English teachers at Sing An Elementary School in Taiwan through a researcher-developed questionnaire. The findings revealed that learners demonstrated positive sociolinguistic attitudes toward English accent diversity, positive motivation to learn and speak English, and developing speaking confidence. Learners viewed English as valuable for communication, intercultural interaction, and future opportunities, while remaining willing to participate in English communication despite occasional speaking anxiety. The results highlight the importance of supportive learning environments, meaningful communication opportunities, and exposure to diverse English varieties in promoting positive language attitudes and communication development among young EFL learners.
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📚 How to Cite:
Sharmaine D. Degamo, Zyx Raxie R. Cuartero, EdD , ENGLISH WITH A TAIWANESE ACCENT: SOCIOLINGUISTIC ATTITUDES, MOTIVATION, AND SPEAKING CONFIDENCE AMONG GRADE 5 EFL LEARNERS , Volume 12 , Issue 6, June 2026, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , Pages: 300 - 303 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra28355