THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Keywords: Motivation, EFL, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, language acquisition, Self-Determination Theory, Gardner’s model, teacher influence, learning environment.Abstract
Abstract: This article explores the role of motivation in learning English as a
foreign language (EFL). It examines different types of motivation—intrinsic and
extrinsic—and their effects on language acquisition. The study highlights key
motivational theories, such as Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Gardner’s Socio-
Educational Model, while analyzing factors that influence learners' motivation,
including teacher support, learning environment, and personal goals. The findings
suggest that motivated learners achieve higher proficiency levels, emphasizing the
need for educators to implement motivational strategies in EFL classrooms.
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