Name/Subject code
Group
Attriter=1, Control=0
Language1=1, Language2=2 etc.
1) Year of birth
2) Sex (0 = male, 1 = female)
3) Place of birth
4) Nationality (0=L2, 0.5=L2 & L1, 1=L1)
5) Standard (1) or dialect (2)
6) Highest school (1=primary, 2=secondary, 3=college, 4=university)
7) Age at emigration (years)
Emigration lentgh (years)
8) Reason for emigrating (1 = job; 2=job of L1 partner; 3=partner, 4=other)
9) Other periods spent in other countries (1=none, 0.5=less than 1 year, 1=1 year or more)
10) Home language as child (1=L1, 0.5=L1 and other, 0=other)]
11) L2 lessons before emigration (0=no, 0.2=less than 1 month, 0.4 = less than 3 months, 0.6 = less than 6 months, 0.8 = less than 1 year, 1 = more than 1 year)
12) Further education in L2 (1=yes, 0=no)
13) languages learnt at school (number)
14) languages learnt outside school (number)
Sum question 13 and 14
17) L1 reactivation classes (1=yes, 0=no)
18) Visits to L1 (0=never, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
19) Reason for visits (1=important family event; 2 visit without particular reason, 3=other, 4=1 & 2, 5 = 1 & 3, 6 = 2&3, 7=1&2&3)
20) How often attend church? (0=never, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
21) language of service (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
22) L2 before emigration (0=none/very bad, 0.25=bad, 0.5=some, 0.75=good, 1=very good)
23) L2 now (0=none/very bad, 0.25=bad, 0.5=some, 0.75=good, 1=very good)
24) L1 before emigration (0=none/very bad, 0.25=bad, 0.5=some, 0.75=good, 1=very good)
25) L1 now (0=none/very bad, 0.25=bad, 0.5=some, 0.75=good, 1=very good)
26) Use of L1 (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
27) Importance of maintaining L1 (0=unimportant, 0.25=relatively unimportant, 0.5=not very important, 0.75=important, 1=important)
28) Importance that children know L1 (0=unimportant, 0.25=relatively unimportant, 0.5=not very important, 0.75=important, 1=important)
29) Friends (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
30) Culture in which you are at home (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
31) Preferred language (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
33) family situation (1=married, 2=divorced, 3=widowed, 4=with partner, 5=single)
34a) Native language of current (last) partner (1=L1, 0=L2 or other)
34b) Native language of earlier partner (1=L1, 0=L2 or other)
38a) language you with partner now (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
39a) language partner with you now (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
38b) language you with partner earlier (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
39b) language partner with you earlier (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
41) How many children?
42a) language you with children now (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
43a) language children with you now (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
42b) language you with children earlier (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
43b) language children with you earlier (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
44) How many grandchildren?
45a) language you with grandchildren now (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
46a) language grandchildren with you now (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
45b) language you with grandchildren earlier (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
46b) language grandchildren with you earlier (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
47) Admonish children to keep up L1? (0=never, 0.5=sometimes, 1=often)
48) Did children have L1 lessons (0=no, 1=yes)
49) Do you correct children (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
50) If your children don't speak L1, do you regret that? (0=not at all, 0.25=no, 0.5=don't care, 0.75=a bit, 1=very, 999=n.a.)
51) Is there a lot of contact with L1 (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
53) language used with L1 (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
54) L1 important medium (0=unimportant, 0.25=relatively unimportant, 0.5=not very important, 0.75=important, 1=important)
55) Many new acquaintances? (1=yes, 0=no)
56) Native language of most of them (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
57) How did you meet them (1=L1 club, 2=common friends, 3=work or school, 4=other, 5=combination including 1, 6=combination excluding 1)
58a) Number of contacts with whom L2 is spoken
58b) Number of contacts with whom L1 is spoken
59a) L1 with family (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59b) L1 with friends (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59c) L1 with pets (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59d) L1 at work (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59f) L1 at church (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59g) L1 shopping (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59h) L1 in clubs (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59i) L2 with family (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59j) L2 with friends (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59k) L2 with pets (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59l) L2 at work (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59m) L2 at church (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59n) L2 shopping (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
59o) L2 in clubs (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
60) Earlier membership in L1 club (1=yes, 0=no)
61) Current membership in L1 club? (1=yes, 0=no)
Combined club membership; 0=no to both 60 and 61, 0.5=yes to either 60 or 61, 1=yes to both 60 and 61
60) Ever homesick? (1=yes, 0=no)
63) L1 music? (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
64) L1 TV? (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
65) L1 radio? (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
66) L1 books/newspapers? (0=never/rarely, 0.25=seldom, 0.5=sometimes, 0.75=often, 1=very often)
67) Has knowledge of L1 changed (0=worse, 0.5=no change, 1=better)
68) Has use of L1 changed (0=less, 0.5=no change, 1=more)
69) Embarrassed when speaking L1? (0=yes, 1=no)
70) Less embarrassed when speaking L1 with other immigrants? (1=yes, 0=no)
71) Bilingual? (0=L2 better, 0.5=equal, 1=L1 better)
72) Feeling for other people better in what lg.? (0=L2 better, 0.5=equal, 1=L1 better)
73) Does heavy L1 accent bother you (1=no, 0=yes)
74) Do you want to go back (0=no, 0.5=don't know, 1=yes)
76) Was decision right (0=yes, 0.5=don't know, 1=no)
L1 are a very sociable, warm-hearted and creative people (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I would like to know more L1 (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
L1 add a distinctive flavour to the L2 culture (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The more I get to know the L1, the more important it is to me that my L1 remains good (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
Some of our best citizens are of L1 descent (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L1 heritage is an important part of our L2 identity (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
Most L1 are so friendly and easy to get along with that L2 is fortunate to have them (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
If I were visiting a foreign country I would like to be able to speak the language of the people (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
It is important to learn foreign languages (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I wish I could speak another language perfectly (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I want to read the literature of a foreign language in the original language rather than a translation (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I often wish I could read newspapers and magazines in another language (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I would really like to learn a lot of foreign languages (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
If I planned to stay in another country, I would make a great effort to learn the language even though I could get along in L1 (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I enjoy meeting and listening to people who speak other languages (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
Studying a foreign language is an enjoyable experience (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L1 are considerate of the feelings of others (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I have a favourable attitude towards the L1 (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L1 are trustworthy and dependable (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L1 are very friendly and hospitable (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L1 are cheerful, agreeable and good humoured (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L1 are a very kind and generous people (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L1 are generally open and honest (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
The L2 are a very sociable, warm-hearted and creative people (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I would like to meet more L2 (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
L2 are considerate of the feelings of others (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
I have a favourable attitude towards L2 (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
L2 are trustworthy and dependable (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
L2 are very friendly and hospitable (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
L2 are cheerful, agreeable and good humoured (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
L2 are a very kind and generous people (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
L2 are generally open and honest (0=totally disagree, 0.25=disagree, 0.5=neutral, 0.75=agree, 1=totally agree)
Language in which you think most often (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you dream most often (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you count / do maths (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you pray (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Dominant language (i.e. language you are “best” at) (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you have the largest vocabulary (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you have no pronunciation problems (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language which you are able to understand / use intuitively (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you are familiar with dialects and slang (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you have an intuitive feeling for what is grammatically correct and incorrect (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language into which you are able to translate (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you can understand and make jokes (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language in which you swear most often (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language to which you have the strongest emotional ties (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language / country / culture with which you identity most (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language spoken by / with most friends (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language used most on a daily basis (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)
Language which is your native language (0=only L2, 0.25=more L2, 0.5=equal, 0.75=more L1, 1=only L1)