Survey Finds Nearly 60% of English Learners Have Given Up Midway. What Are the Reasons for Quitting?
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A survey conducted by NEXER Inc. and Money English among 177 experienced English learners revealed that nearly 60% have given up on their studies midway. The primary reasons for quitting were "being too busy and lacking time," "difficulty seeing progress," and "inability to maintain motivation." About 30% of those who quit expressed a desire to learn again, with motivations often tied to personal enjoyment such as "overseas travel" and "hobbies." The results suggest that setting clear, personal goals is crucial for sustained learning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What percentage of people give up on learning English, according to the survey?
- A: According to the survey, 59.9% (about 60%) of respondents have experienced giving up on their English studies midway.
- Q: What are the main reasons for quitting English studies?
- A: The main reasons cited include being too busy with work, difficulty in seeing tangible results like memorizing vocabulary or improving TOEIC scores, and an inability to maintain motivation.
- Q: How many people start learning English again after giving up?
- A: Among those who had given up, only 23.6% started learning again, while 76.4% did not.
- Q: What motivates people to want to learn English again?
- A: The primary motivations are related to personal enjoyment and specific goals, such as wanting to travel abroad, talk with foreigners, and enjoy movies or music.
- Q: Who conducted this survey?
- A: The survey was jointly conducted by NEXER Inc. and Money English, an English coaching school with online conversation lessons.