Student Motivation
Motivation is one of the biggest factors in language learning success.
✓Intrinsic motivation
The student wants to learn English because they enjoy it or find it personally meaningful.
- I love American movies and want to understand them without subtitles
- I enjoy meeting people from different cultures
✓Extrinsic motivation
The student is learning English for an external reason.
- I need English to get a promotion at work
- I have to pass an English test to get into college
✓How to boost student motivation:
- Find out why students are learning, ask them in the first lesson
- Set clear achievable goals so students can see progress
- Celebrate small wins and acknowledge every step forward
- Make lessons relevant to students real lives
- Create a positive atmosphere where students feel respected