MODERN MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH

Abstract

This article explores the significance of motivation in the process of learning English as a second language, emphasizing its important role in enhancing student engagement and achievement. Various motivational theories are examined, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and the ways they are applied to language learning contexts. The article also highlights effective motivational strategies that educators can implement, such as goal-setting, fostering a supportive learning environment, and managed multiple responsibilities. Through a review of recent studies and practical examples, the article aims to provide insights into how teachers can inspire and sustain motivation among English language learners, ultimately contributing to improved language proficiency and learner autonomy. Various factors that influence the motivation to learn foreign languages are suggested. Motivation for English language learners has already become personal issue. Dynamic and mindful student participation in improving the effectiveness of self-learning has been observed. Attention should be given to highly efficient strategies of learning process and, in particular, to some ways of enhancing the level of students’ learning motivation. The suggested options for motivation formation provide useful experience that can be used to increase students’ learning motivation in the process of language acquisition. Positive motivation will contribute to the personal development and effective professional training of qualified specialists, for whom the ability to speak English is one of the most important conditions for professional communication and successful work. The role, significance and interrelation of the motivational component in learning a foreign language are determined. In teaching-learning process, particular attention must be paid to the generation of conditions for extrinsic motivation through motivational learning strategies: creating basic motivational conditions, forming initial motivation, supporting and ensuring motivation, developing positive learning climate.