Towards Flow… When Learning English Becomes Enjoyable.

Abstract

The present study aims at discovering the factors and variables that lead to render learning experiences enjoyable and flow-producing. In order to attain this aim, a mixed methodological approach has been implemented. It incorporates a qualitative research tool, an online questionnaire and of a qualitative research tool, a semi-structured interview that have been addressed to English as a foreign language (EFL) students and teachers, respectively, who pertain to the department of Ibn Khaldoun, Tiaret. The final interpretations of the obtained results demonstrate that high motivation, positive attitudes, high self-esteems, positive environmental conditions, challenge-skill equilibrium, goal setting and feedback are the factors that lead to flow in learning.