摘要：This quantitative report was conducted to explore the potential factors whichpromoted the increased number of students who utilized the English ConsultationRoom (ECR) which is one of the self-access programs at the World LanguageCenter (WLC), Soka University, Japan. In 2013, 63.5% of students used theEnglish language learning advising service in total whereas the number ofstudents increased to 70.2% in 2014. While self-access centers (SACs) are widelyrecognized as an effective means to promoting students’ language learning,especially outside the classroom, just establishing the facilities does not guaranteefrequent and active use by students. Increasing the number of users, in fact, maybe an institutional challenge for program coordinators (Kodate, 2012). The resultsof the report may give the self-access program coordinators an insight into thestudents’ frequent use of the program. In addition, it may provide an example ofhow usage figures relating to an advising program can be effectively collected andanalyzed
