Motivation, attitude, and language learning

Abstract

Motivation and attitude provide primary impetus to initiate learning language 2 (hereafter L2) and later the driving force to sustain the long and often tedious learning process. Lack of attention to these factors can lead to inefficiencies in learning L2. The research question lying behind this study is: Is there any effective and efficient relationship between language learning and motivation and attitude? This article intends to achieve a main purpose: to provide an overview of recent advances in research on motivation and attitude to learn L2. It provides some implications for better language learning too. In this paper authors have concentrated on descriptive and analytical approaches in order to clarify the role of attitude and motivation in language learning. Authors have achieved practical and tangible findings and have clarified that designing and implementation of various techniques can change student's attitude positively toward L2 learning. Systematic and academic application of “motivation and attitude” issues in language learning classes is very important and can make language courses more interesting.