Lesson 1
Motivation
WHY DO PEOPLE LEARN
LANGUAGES?
In pairs make a list of reasons for
learning English that people might
have
Reasons for Learning Languages
on the school curriculum
the international language of communication opportunities for advancement in people´s professional
lives
living either temporarily or permanently in a target
language community (TLC) - to survive in that
community
ESP - English for Specific (or Special) Purposes
(sometimes called EOP (English for Occupational
Purposes)
to write reports, essays or take part in seminars - EAP
(English for Academic Purposes)
Students of medicine or other scientific disciplines need
to be able to read articles and textbooks about their
subject in English. This is often referred to as EST
(English for Science Technology)
Culture - attracted to the culture of one of the TLCs
MOTIVATION
In pairs – create a defïnition of
motivation
Motivation
some kind of internal drive that
encourages someone to do
something. If we discover a goal and
that goal is attractive to us then we
will want to achieve it.
Make a list of SHORT-TERM GOALS
and LONG-TERM GOALS
Is it easier to motivate students with
long-term or short term goals?
Types of motivation
EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION - concerned
with factors outside the classroom
INTRINSIC MOTIVATION concerned with that which takes
place inside the classroom
EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION
Integrative motivation
learners attracted by the culture of the Target
Language Community and in its strongest form
want to integrate themselves into the culture. A
weaker form would be the wish to know as much
as possible about the culture of the TLC.
Instrumental motivation
learners believe that mastery of the target
language will be instrumental in getting them a
better job, position or status. The language is an
instrument in their gaining of such a goal.
Factors
Other factors which have an impact on the
level of extrinsic motivation are concerned
with attitude to the language
Previous experience as language learner
Previous success or failure
Teachers cannot do much about extrinsic
motivation and learner attitude as it
comes from outside the classroom
INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
plays a more vital part in success or
failure
Discuss in pairs: What affects
intrinsic motivation?
Research has shown that following
qualities are regarded as important:
The teacher
makes the course interesting
teaches good pronunciation
speaks clearly
speaks good English
shows the same interest in all his/her students/pupils
makes all the students/pupils participate
shows great patience
insists on the spoken language
makes his/her students/pupils work
uses audio-lingual method
Method
no research shows the success of one method over another
learner confidence in the method is important
Physical conditions
What affects success in children?
Give some examples of aspects that
can influence long-term and shortterm motivation.
Motivational activities
Games
Audio-visual aids (pictures, realia, films, etc.)
Projects
Field trips
Trips to the UK
Playing roles, using real examples
Competitions
Newspapers and magazines
Displays with students’ work