RAISING MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS

Abstract

Learners encounter challenges in learning English as a foreign language for several reasons and issues that usually discourage them to learn. This has a direct effect on the whole learning procedure. The study of EFL classrooms has revealed that some motivational strategies can stimulate students to think more positively through their language learning process. This research discusses kinds of motivation strategies in EFL classroom and how they help in increasing students’ progress in classrooms. Next, it critically examines the deficiencies in current motivation strategies and offers approaches to better enhance these strategies from the perspectives of both teachers and learners. A variety of motivational strategies can improve learner’s foreign language learning. The research concludes by some recommendations for further research on foreign language motivations