THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING AND TEACHING
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This article explores the significance of motivation in the process of learning and teaching foreign languages. It discusses the impact of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on students’ success and persistence, and emphasizes the teacher’s role in developing and maintaining motivation. The paper also identifies effective motivational strategies and highlights common challenges that learners and teachers face. The findings indicate that motivation is a key factor that affects learners’ engagement, performance, and long-term achievement in foreign language education.
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