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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

What is Motivation in SLA?


Motivation

Motivation is the degree and type of desire experienced by the learner to acquire the L2. According Schuman and other SLA researchers motivation has a significant part in the successful SLA. It is one of the main components in Schuman’s theory psychological distance . In Schumann's model high levels of motivation, both integrative and instrumental contributes positively to second language acquisition.