2014 · 66 citations · 9 references
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This research paper aims to explore the role of motivation in learning English language for Pakistani learners. Motivation is regarded as an influential element in the success of any activity. It plays a crucial role in achieving the desired goals. The study was quantitative in nature. A questionnaire was designed on Likert scale in order to collect data from a group of 50 Pakistani intermediate students from a private college. In terms of gender the group was divided involving 25 males and 25 females. Finally on the basis of finding a number of generalizations were made regarding the importance of motivation in learning English for Pakistani learners
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Principles of Language Learning and Teaching
Alice S. Horning, H. Douglas Brown · Modern Language Journal · 1981 · 5.2K citations
Motivation in second and foreign language learning
Zoltán Dörnyei · Language Teaching · 1998 · 1.4K citations · Full text
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