Facing the Elephant in the Room: Conceptualization, Causes, and Coping Strategies of Foreign Language Learning Boredom in Various Contexts

This study reports on a systematic review of foreign language learning boredom (FLLB), synthesizing the existing papers by providing concept, causes, classification, and the operation of FLLB in various contexts. The study concludes with suggestions for language scholars, teachers, and students to enhance their understanding of the concept and components of FLLB and provide coping strategies.