Research Nexus and Implications of Learner Identity in Foreign Language Education

Abstract

One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language. However, in some ways, therelationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed. In fact, a lot of studies have shown that identity may influence the reasons behind language acquisition, especially in bilingual or multilingual societies. Learning English can provide EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students with a good sense of identity and encourage them to practice their agency, which can improve learning efficiency and effectiveness. This paper examines how the efficacy and results of llanguage learning are influenced by the learner’s identity.