Journal of English Language Teaching

Motivation in Second Language Learning

L C Deepa

Associate Professor of English, Govt. Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Keywords: Motivation, ESL competence, attitude

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Abstract

Proficiency in English is essential for success in today’s highly interconnected world, but the majority of undergraduate learners remain deficient in English. Motivation, being a malleable learner variable, can be manipulated in such a way that a maximum number of learners achieve a desirable level of ESL competence. This paper attempts a theoretical study of motivation and its significance in ESL learning.

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