Montañés Ballesté, JúliaCelaya Villanueva, Ma. Luz (María Luz), 1962-2026-01-202026-01-202024-01-311885-9089https://hdl.handle.net/2445/225836Many studies support the idea that language learning is a beneficial activity for seniorpopulations. However, most studies conducted so far deal with the acquisition of English as asecond language and age-related effects on linguistic gains; very few have analysed theacquisition of other languages with a focus on individual differences. The present study thusaims at exploring the beliefs, motivation and strategies displayed by mother tongue Englishsenior learners of Spanish as a foreign language. The participants were nine learners of Spanishas a FL, who were following teacher-led online classes at the time of the study. A mixed-methodsapproach was followed, consisting of a background questionnaire, a questionnaire thatencompassed 36 statements on beliefs, motivation, and strategies, and a semi-structuredinterview. Results show a variety of positive beliefs linked to learning Spanish, and the use ofdifferent types of strategies to build their own learning process and promote self-motivation.23 p.application/pdfengcc-by-nc (c) Montañés Ballesté, Júlia et al., 2024http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Motivació de l'aprenentatgeCastellà (Llengua)AnglèsAdquisició d'una segona llenguaLearning motivationSpanish languageEnglish languageSecond language acquisitioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article7422062026-01-20info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess