ESL Learners & English Proverbs

• This is a questionnaire on ESL Learners' engagement with English proverbs.

Section 1: Demographic Information

• This section gathers demographic data from respondents.
• Participants are assured that their responses will remain confidential.
• The survey collects data on age, with options for Under 18, 18-24, 25-30, 31-35, and 36 and above.
• Information on gender (Male or Female) is collected.
• Participants indicate their academic discipline from options like Engineering, Business, Science, Arts, or a fill-in option for "Other."
• The questionnaire assesses the current level of English proficiency: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.

Section 2: Familiarity with Proverbs

• Respondents rate their familiarity with common English proverbs using a scale from 1 to 5: (1 = Not familiar, 2 = Slightly familiar, 3 = Moderately familiar, 4 = Very familiar, 5 = Extremely familiar).
• The proverbs include: "A picture is worth a thousand words."
• The proverbs include: "Actions speak louder than words."
• The proverbs include: "The early bird catches the worm."
• The proverbs include: "Don’t count your chickens before they hatch."
• The proverbs include: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
• The proverbs include: "You can’t judge a book by its cover."
• The proverbs include: "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
• The proverbs include: "Better late than never."
• The proverbs include: "Too many cooks spoil the broth."
• The proverbs include: "Rome wasn’t built in a day."

Section 3: Comprehension and Usage

• The section aims to evaluate the respondent's understanding and practical application of English proverbs.
• The survey asks if the respondent understands the meaning of "Actions speak louder than words," with options: Yes, No, Not sure.
• The survey asks if the respondent can use the proverb "The early bird catches the worm" in a sentence or conversation, with options: Yes, No, and a field to provide an example sentence.
• The survey asks how often the respondent uses English proverbs in daily communication: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always.
• The survey asks about the perceived importance of understanding and using proverbs when learning English: Not important, Slightly important, Moderately important, Very important, Extremely important.
• The survey asks about the respondent's confidence in correctly using English proverbs in conversation: Yes, No, or Sometimes.
• The survey asks if respondents have encountered any challenges in understanding or using English proverbs: Yes or No, with a space to elaborate on these challenges.
• The survey asks to rank the factors influencing their understanding of proverbs (1 = Most Influential, 5 = Least Influential): Cultural background, Frequency of exposure to proverbs, Context in which proverbs are used, Formal education, Personal interest in language learning.

Section 4: Additional Comments

• Space is provided for any additional thoughts or experiences related to the use or understanding of English proverbs.