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Among learner-related factors, L2 grit, defined as perseverance of effort (POE) and consistency of interests (COI), has been recognized as an important personality trait predicting long-term success of second language acquisition (SLA), but little research has been conducted to examine this factor in a specific classroom skill development, especially in the context of the Vietnam’s shift from EFL to ESL-oriented education. This paper aims to investigate the relationship between grit levels and mid-term achievement in an English listening and note-taking course, using a validated L2 grit and overall mid-term course results collected from 200 first-year English-majored students at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology. The findings depicted a moderate level of grit, and notably, POE tended to be higher and showed a stronger association with performance indicators, whereas COI appears to demonstrate a weaker relationship with English listening and note-taking success. Consistent with findings of previous researchers in learner psychology, this study proposes the integration of grit-building interventions, such as explicit goal setting and strategy instruction, to encourage sustained engagement in skill-based SLA.
Keywords: L2 grit, perseverance of effort, consistency of interests, listening note-taking, learner factors
