Motivation in Language Learning and the Role of Teachers in Motivating Students and Promoting Learner Self-motivation

Learning English as a foreign language is a difficult task, and gaining and maintaining motivation is a constant issue that learners face. This article will undertake a short review of five significant motivation models and theories that are particularly relevant to my teaching context. With reference to those models, attention will then be focused on ways that teachers can assist with not just motivating students, but better equipping them with tools for self-motivation and autonomy.