Enhance learners' motivation, especially intrinsic motivation, to raise L2 willingness to communicate¶

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Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

The article recommends that language teachers work to raise learners' motivation because motivation is linked to willingness to communicate in the L2. It specifically suggests building intrinsic motivation through varied activities, since "a higher level of self-determination means a higher level of WTC". Teachers are advised to foster accomplishment, knowledge and stimulation via successful learning experiences.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Teachers must be able to design activities that build learners' sense of accomplishment, knowledge and stimulation, the components of intrinsic motivation named in the article.

Constraints¶

• The supporting evidence is a single correlational study, so the recommendation rests on an association rather than a tested causal effect.

Target Learners¶

• EFL preparatory-school university students

Target Learning Goals¶

• L2 oral communication and willingness to communicate in English

Related Strategies¶

• Employ more communicative tasks and strategies in large classes to encourage participation

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Altiner, C. (2018). Turkish EFL Learners' Willingness to Communicate in L2 and Motivation. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 6(11a). https://doi.org/10.11114/jets.v6i11a.3815