Individual Differences in Language Education: An International Journal

Language learning is a complex process influenced by individual personality traits (Ellis, 2008). Recognizing these traits can lead to more effective and personalized educational approaches (Dörnyei & Skehan, 2003), focusing on enhancing motivation, perseverance, and learning preferences. Educators can create successful language learning experiences by considering learners' strengths and weaknesses and offering appropriate support. Language learning strategies hold significant importance among learner characteristics, as they are consistently associated with higher L2 achievement and self-regulated language learning. However, language learning strategies do not act in isolation; they interact with other learner-related variables, including personality. While some research exists on the connection between personality traits and strategic learning, it remains limited and fragmented, often relying on outdated research instruments. As teachers strive to better understand how personality influences language learning strategies, further exploration is needed to unlock valuable insights and optimize language learning experiences. To fill this gap, Jakub Przybył and Mirosław Pawlak (2023) published a book entitled “Personality as a Factor Affecting the Use of Language Learning Strategies: The Case of University Students” as an attempt to link the reported use of language learning strategies by tertiary L2 learners in Poland to their personality traits.