This study aimed to investigate the boredom experience, gender differences related to boredom, and the correlation between boredom and English proficiency among junior high school English learners in China. The findings revealed several key outcomes: Firstly, the overall foreign language learning boredom (FLLB) among the subjects was at a moderate level. Secondly, a strong negative correlation was identified between the students’ level of boredom and their English proficiency, with all seven factors exhibiting a negative correlation with English scores. This study has expanded the scope of boredom research to include junior high school English learners, further contributing to the existing body of knowledge on boredom in foreign language learning, and offering valuable insights for English teaching in junior high schools.

Xuanji He. An Investigation into the Effect of Foreign Language Learning Boredom on the English Proficiency of Chinese EFL Learners. Frontiers in Educational Research (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 2: 13-18. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2024.070203.

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