MOTIVATION AND

MOTIVATING TECHNIQUES
IN THE TEACHING OF
ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN
LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY
SCHOOL

Done by: Asylbek Marzhan, Battalova Adelya, Yergazina Azhar, Shaizada Nazerke, Socialova
Samira – 401 group
 PLAN:

1 What is motivation in second-language learning?

2 The survey and its results

3 The role of motivation in language learning

How to motivate students to study?

4 Motivational techniques

5 Conclusion
What is motivation in second-language
learning?

The desire to learn is often related to

the concept of ‘motivation’.
Motivation is the process that
initiates, guides, and maintains goal-
oriented behaviors. It is what causes
you to act, whether it is getting a
glass of water to reduce thirst or
reading a book to gain knowledge.
Motivation has a significant role in
the process of language learning. It is
important to understand
its theoretical evolution in this field
to be able to consider its relevance
in the learning and teaching of a
foreign language.
Motivation is the most used concept for
explaining the failure or success of a language
learner. Second language (L2) refers to a
language an individual learns that is not his/her
mother tongue, but is of use in the area of the
individual. It is not the same as a foreign
language, which is a language learned that is
not generally spoken in the individual's area. In
research on motivation, it is considered to be an
internal process that gives behavior energy,
direction and persistence in research (in other
words, it gives behavior strength, purpose, and
sustainability). Learning a new language takes
time and dedication. Once you do, being fluent
in a second language offers numerous benefits
and opportunities. Learning a second language
is exciting and beneficial at all ages. It offers
practical, intellectual and many aspirational
benefits. In learning a language, there can be
one or more goals – such as mastery of the
language or communicative competence – that
vary from person to person.
 The survey and its results

We conducted a survey related to

the topic of motivation. You can see
the link here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1
QMFsI0GV2oaC3Sndg1Fa-2sqfHqH
uKLGDZttrcMbnig/edit
The survey consisted of 10
questions, including multiple-
choice questions. The respondents
also had the opportunity to provide
their own answers.
 The list of questions

How often do you feel motivated?

What motivates you to learn languages?

How often do you worry about deadlines and getting things done, which causes stress and anxiety?

Imagine you are a teacher of a foreign language and you have a new class with the new children how
would you motivate your students to learn a foreign language? (name the
methods/techniques/activities and etc)

How did teachers motivate you at school?

What is the most effective way to motivate students? (Choose no more than 3 possible
answers)

What causes a lack of motivation at school?

 The list of questions

Do you feel worried when you think you have made a mistake?

Is a 70 a bad grade?

Do you think children in secondary school can be motivated

enough to learn a foreign language? And what motivates them?
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The role of motivation in language
learning
The importance of motivation in language
learning:

The atmosphere in the classroom will

always be pleasant and positive

Students will be able to use their

critical/creative thinking

Mutual understanding and mutual respect

is formed between teacher and students

Motivated students will put more effort

into learning a foreign language, they will
learn to cope with difficulties and
problems
 How to motivate students
to study?

4. Organize your school day

1. Encourage clearly

5. Distribute work in the

2. Strive for high quality classroom

3. Infect students with your 6. Listen to students' ideas

passion
 How to motivate students
to study?
10. Praise them for
7. Make Friday more free achievements outside the
classroom.

8. Connect the lessons to real 11. Plan a dream trip

life

12. Show that knowledge

9. Celebrate successes
secures the future
 Conclusion

Motivation has a key role in the development of

language skills. Teachers can play a significant role in
motivating learners to the learning of a
second/foreign language. Motivation is an important
factor in learning a foreign language. Here, not only
the effort of the teacher is important, but also the
dedication of the students. Only by working together,
by common efforts, you can achieve the desired
results. As future teachers, we will strive to motivate
and encourage our students to achieve their goals.