Examining parental support, attitude and lifelong learning tendencies in second language learning through dialogue practice

Especially in recent years, with the rapid development of technology and its presence in almost every field, it has become necessary to know a second language. In order to follow world societies, to access information quickly around the world, to follow the studies carried out in different geographies, and even to have a good job. For these reasons, parents are aware that knowing a second language plays an important role in their own lives and their children's lives. Studies on the role of parents in learning a foreign language show that parental contribution while learning a second language increases motivation in language learning and positively affects the child's second language development. The aim of this study is to examine the possible effects of parents' English dialogue practice at home as a support tool, their attitudes towards their children's foreign language learning and their own lifelong learning tendencies. In this qualitative action research conducted with the participation of 32 parents of middle school students, the participants were asked to practice dialogue at home for four weeks, and their opinions were recorded with structured interview forms. Content analysis was conducted to determine the parents' opinions. As a result of the research, it was determined that practicing English at home with parents using a mini dialogue booklet is an enjoyable, fun, educational and motivating activity for both the child and the parent to study English outside of school. It was also determined that parents need a resource that they can use at home to support the continuation of second language learning after school.