On the relationship between second language learners’ grit, hope, and foreign language enjoyment

Positive psychology has recently drawn the attention of many investigators. Three positive constructs, including hope, grit, foreign language enjoyment, and their relationships among foreign language learners, have been reviewed. The positive and significant correlation between learners' enjoyment and grit has been substantiated in earlier studies. However, more investigations are required to investigate the relationship between grittiness, and hope as well as foreign language enjoyment. Moreover, this review provides some pedagogical implications to promote language learning quality and improve the language educational system. Some suggestions for further research are specified to expand the current studies on the relationships between the above-mentioned positive emotional constructs and learners’ academic achievement, academic performance, and language skills.