The objective of this study is to clarify the impact of explanation of effectiveness of self-learning in English through the Internet on learner’s awareness and behavior by means of an experiment. The procedure of the experiment has three steps. First of all, in the case of searching something through the internet, using an English keyword is generally more beneficial than just using a Japanese keyword was explained to learners. Then, self-learning was implemented;learners were given the restriction to use an English material. Finally, different self-learning was implemented; this time, they were allowed to use only a Japanese material. While conducting the experiment, a survey of leaners awareness and behavior was also being conducted. As a result, it was revealed that although learners understood the benefit of internet search using English keyword, they hesitated to use the method.
