attls

Attls, or the Attitudes Towards Language Scale, is a psychological test developed by Richard E. P. Dearden, John H. Muijs, and Peter H. H. Spratt in 1991. It is designed to measure individuals' attitudes towards language learning and use. The scale consists of 28 items, each rated on a five-point Likert scale, ranging from strongly disagree to strongly agree. The test is widely used in educational and linguistic research to understand the motivations, beliefs, and perceptions of language learners.

The Attls scale is divided into two main factors: Attitudes Towards Language Learning (ATLL) and Attitudes Towards Language Use (ATLU). ATLL measures an individual's beliefs about the importance and difficulty of language learning, as well as their motivation to learn a language. ATLU, on the other hand, assesses an individual's attitudes towards the use of a language, including their confidence in speaking and writing, and their views on the importance of language use in social and professional contexts.

The Attls scale has been validated and used in various studies to explore the relationship between language attitudes and language learning outcomes. It has also been adapted and translated into multiple languages to facilitate cross-cultural research. Despite its widespread use, the Attls scale has been criticized for its reliance on self-report data and its potential cultural bias. Nonetheless, it remains a valuable tool for researchers and educators interested in understanding the psychological aspects of language learning and use.