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The document is a questionnaire designed to assess individuals' mental translation processes and fluency when speaking English. It includes questions about thought processes, confidence levels, preferred speaking activities, and attitudes towards translation in communication. The aim is to gather insights on how participants feel and behave while speaking English.

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Survey DRAFTMarisol

The document is a questionnaire designed to assess individuals' mental translation processes and fluency when speaking English. It includes questions about thought processes, confidence levels, preferred speaking activities, and attitudes towards translation in communication. The aim is to gather insights on how participants feel and behave while speaking English.

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Exploring Mental Translation and Fluency at Modern

Languages Career
Instructions: Please answer the following questions sincerely. This questionaire is not an
exam, it has been designed to better understand how you feel and behave while you
speak in English. Estimated time: 3–5 minutes.

1. What typically happens in your mind when you speak English?

A) I think in Spanish first and then translate into English.


B) I try to think in English, but sometimes switch back.
C) I can usually think in English without translating.
D) I freeze, and struggle to speak in English.

2. How frequently do you rely on mental translation while speaking English?

A) All the time. It feels like I’m constantly translating.


B) Sometimes, especially when I can’t find the right word.
C) Rarely. I try to speak directly in English.
D) Never. I don’t translate in my head.

3. How confident do you feel when speaking English aloud?

(1 = very anxious | 5 = very confident)

1 4

2 5

4. Which activities help you feel more fluent or relaxed when speaking English?

(You may choose more than one.)

A) Role-plays (simulated real-life situations)


B) Games or interactive activities
C) Pair or small-group conversations
D) Debates or structured arguments
E) Free speaking sessions (no topic, just talking)
F) None. I struggle with speaking activities.
5. If you had to describe speaking English using an emoji, which one would it be?

Your emoji: ___________

Brief explanation:

6. What is one thing that stops you from speaking more fluently or naturally in English?

(Write a brief answer.)

7. Would you feel comfortable participating in speaking activities where translation is


not allowed—only English is used?

A) Yes! I like the challenge.


B) Maybe, it depends on how it’s done.
C) No, I prefer to rely on translation when I need it.

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