An Empirical Study of the Effect of Using Music on EFL Students’ Motivation, Willingness to Communicate, and Shyness

This study measured the effect of using music in classroom on 42 Japanese EFL students’ motivation, willingness to communicate (WTC), and shyness, attempted examine how these three factors are related. The also looked at ways creating a more relaxing enjoyable, as well effective, environment through use lessons. For purposes, mixed-method research was conducted webbased Google Forms questionnaires first last days fall semester 2018. Quantitative results showed significant effects WTC intrinsic but not shyness. content analysis qualitative data revealed that while most students were motivated by class activities such pair work, presentations, music, some able overcome their Both analyses indicate L2 learners, if all, still have difficulty overcoming shyness is associated with traditional culture. findings this suggest cultural background East Asian needs be carefully considered order further facilitate where Korean can relax enjoy themselves.