Dimension

74 Dimension 2016
Semi Open-Ended Item
44. What is the biggest obstacle to teaching in the target language?
1. The students will not understand me.
2. My speaking ability in the foreign language.
3. My foreign language anxiety.
4. Lack of support from administrators or parents.
5. Other (please list)
Demographic Information
45. What language do you teach?
1. Spanish
2. French
3. German
4. Latin
5. Other (please list)
46. How many years have you taught a foreign language?
1. One year or less
2. 2 – 5 years
3. 6 – 10 years
4. 11 – 15 years
5. 16 years or more
47. What is your gender?
1. Male
2. Female
NB: When the survey was delivered to teachers from Spain, CEFR standards were
listed in items 35 – 37.