Abstract :
The current study aims to investigate Iranian learnersʹ beliefs about learning English and the stability of these beliefs over time. 50 learners, males and females, studying English as a foreign language in different English institutes in Isfahan were selected. Horwitz (1987) Beliefs about Language Learning Inventory (BALLI), a 34-item survey instrument, was used to collect data twice with the interval of three months. After data analysis was done, the results indicated that generally, learners recognized the existence of foreign language aptitude and placed strong emphasis on excellent pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and the benefits of practice. Most of them reported of being highly motivated and interested to learn English. The findings also revealed that with the exception of slight change to two items on language learning difficulty, two items on nature of language learning, and five items on learning and communication strategies, most of their beliefs were stable over time.
