A Deep Dive into the Relationship between L2 Grit and College Students' Oral English Learning Engagement

In the age of rapid globalization, cultivating strong oral English proficiency is of great importance. Second language grit (L2 grit), which reflects learners' perseverance in second - language learning, significantly affects learning efficiency. This study concentrates on college students, delving into the relationship between L2 grit and their oral English learning engagement. A quantitative research method was adopted. 538 college students from various regions, schools, and majors were recruited. The research focused on two questions: (1) the current levels of college students' L2 grit and oral English learning engagement; (2) the correlation between college students' L2 grit and oral English learning engagement. Data were gathered using the Foreign Language Grit Scale and the English Learning Engagement Scale, and analyzed with SPSS 26 through descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The results show that college students generally have a moderate to high level of L2 grit. There's a notable positive correlation between their L2 grit and oral English learning engagement. Based on these findings, the paper provides suggestions for teachers, classroom teaching, and school education. These aim to help students strengthen their grit qualities, boost learning engagement, and improve English learning quality. The study's results have practical value for enhancing foreign language teaching methods and students' English academic performance, and offer references for shaping the learning qualities of Chinese English learners in the new era. Yet, the study has limitations in methods and content. Future research could use case tracking or mixed methods to systematically explore college students' grit and English learning engagement for more comprehensive data and better college English teaching guidance.