Language learning motivation encompasses the multifaceted drive that compels individuals to engage with a new language. It is shaped by both intrinsic interests—such as genuine curiosity and personal ...

We work in languages education and recognise the real benefits that learning another language can bring. As well as myriad ...

If you want to effortlessly become an expert in a new language, you’re probably too late. That’s an opportunity largely reserved for children. And yet, adults regularly set out to study a second (or ...

Teachers play a critical role in motivating students and in identifying barriers to learning. The EdWeek Research Center surveyed middle and high school teachers as well as teenage students to learn ...

A new study brings together two schools of thought on the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine: one saying that dopamine provides a learning signal, the other saying that dopamine drives ...

Study after study finds students’ motivation to learn is often driven by their relationships with their teachers, but a new report suggests many new educators enter the classroom with inconsistent ...

Intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to engage in activities for their inherent satisfaction, is a fundamental aspect of effective learning. This concept, rooted in the principles of ...

Have you ever asked yourself, "Can I really motivate my learners, or can I only create the right conditions to inspire motivation?" Let’s explore what motivation is and how we can enhance it. When ...