Language Competence of the Specialist: Motivational Aspects

The article deals with a variety of factors influencing motivation in foreign language learning. This study also raises vital questions of finding clearer links between motivational factors and specific choices of learning strategies. Some possibilities for the future have been considered, but more work in that area is needed. It was noted that motivation to learn English is becoming increasingly a personality issue. The importance of active and conscious contribution of students to increasing the efficiency of their own learning is considered. However, everybody knows that keeping students motivated in studying a foreign language is not an easy task. Ukrainian university students who are motivated to learn English are more efficient at becoming fluent in English. High motivation can compensate for significant deficiencies in both language skills and learning conditions. In the process of teaching a foreign language in modern conditions, the application of the Zeigarnik effect may be relevant, the essence of which is that incomplete actions are remembered better than complete ones. The Zeigarnik effect is a significant source of reengagement motivation. Attitudes and motivation are closely related to success in mastering a foreign language. Learning strategies constitute a useful tool kit for active and conscious learning. Using a variety of activities can both create interest and make it possible for students to be successful through using different types of learning strategies. Occasionally, even those strategies that are generally the most reliable ones, may not work with a particular group or in particular situations. The individual motivation options discussed in the article provide a rewarding experience that can be applied to increase the motivation of students in the process of learning English. It is concluded that it is necessary to pay special attention to learning strategies designed to ensure high efficiency of the educational process, in particular, by raising the level of educational motivation of students of non-linguistic universities.