The Role of Motivation and Language Use in Learning English as a Second Language in Adult Learners (Esl)
This study examines the relationship between motivation as a personality characteristic and proficiency in English as a second language. Motivation is defined as perception of ability to push oneself to complete a given task. A learner who is motivated is the one who is expected to be proficient in language learning. In addition to motivation, English language use is also measured. By examining the personality characteristic of motivation along with learners' perceptions of the uses they have for English in both present and future language use settings, ESL proficiency is predicted.
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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