Investigating Dynamic Relationships Among Individual Difference Variables in Learning English as a Foreign Language in a Virtual World

Exploring the interplay of individual difference variables such as willingness to communicate, motivation, language anxiety, and boredom, this book examines English language learning in the virtual environment of Second Life. It combines theoretical insights with empirical research findings from a study involving six English majors, detailing how their experiences in the virtual world influenced these constructs. The discussion includes potential directions for future research and pedagogical implications, highlighting the evolving nature of language learning in digital contexts.