A Review: Which One Is More Important in Effective Language Learning, IQ or EQ? Are They Teachable?

To have a productive and efficient language learning, learners need to have at least average levels of both rational and emotional intelligence, respectively standing for IQ and EQ. It is obvious that success in language learning necessitates more than cognitive skills, and teachers play a great role in assisting students to develop all of their capabilities, especially their EQ. IQ can be said to be modified insignificantly once at the end of adolescence, but EQ can be developed by practice over time at any age. Hence, EQ can be teachable and each person’s EQ can be improved at any age. Therefore, in some cases, EQ can be even more effective than IQ in language learners' success.

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IQ , EQ , Effective Language Learning