The role of motivation in language learning has been studied since the 1960s. It is indeed one of the most important areas of linguistics. This paper suggests strategies of motivating language learners and focuses on ...The role of motivation in language learning has been studied since the 1960s. It is indeed one of the most important areas of linguistics. This paper suggests strategies of motivating language learners and focuses on the role which motivation can play in language learning. The concept of motivation from different points of view is defined, a number of suggestions on how to motivate language learners are presented and the role of motivation based on various motivational theories are highlighted. With regard to the role of motivation in language learning, it is concluded that motivation plays an increasingly important role in many aspects, such as identifying with the target language society, achieving long-term and short-term goals, improving language learners' internal and external powers and exerting a group force. It also indicates that there should be more research areas to be examined and a long way is probably requlred to go in future theoretical and practical study.展开更多
Nowadays, there are many super language learners speaking more than ten languages, some of whom are introduced by Michael Erard in the book Babel No More. After reading the book and researching some young hyperpolyglo...Nowadays, there are many super language learners speaking more than ten languages, some of whom are introduced by Michael Erard in the book Babel No More. After reading the book and researching some young hyperpolyglots from the internet, people can find out that what is knowing a language and the different language learning strategies from these super language learners. With critically analyzing each hyperpolyglot, we can apply these strategies to the area of second language teaching.Key words:展开更多
Vocabulary learning is of great importance in the successful development of communication and literacy skills(Teresa A. Belisle, 2011). Some questions will be discussed as how many words a learner needs to know? How m...Vocabulary learning is of great importance in the successful development of communication and literacy skills(Teresa A. Belisle, 2011). Some questions will be discussed as how many words a learner needs to know? How many words are there in English? And how many words do native speakers know. A clearer idea will be presented to show the number of words different people know and need for various purposes in the daily life.展开更多
文摘The role of motivation in language learning has been studied since the 1960s. It is indeed one of the most important areas of linguistics. This paper suggests strategies of motivating language learners and focuses on the role which motivation can play in language learning. The concept of motivation from different points of view is defined, a number of suggestions on how to motivate language learners are presented and the role of motivation based on various motivational theories are highlighted. With regard to the role of motivation in language learning, it is concluded that motivation plays an increasingly important role in many aspects, such as identifying with the target language society, achieving long-term and short-term goals, improving language learners' internal and external powers and exerting a group force. It also indicates that there should be more research areas to be examined and a long way is probably requlred to go in future theoretical and practical study.
文摘Nowadays, there are many super language learners speaking more than ten languages, some of whom are introduced by Michael Erard in the book Babel No More. After reading the book and researching some young hyperpolyglots from the internet, people can find out that what is knowing a language and the different language learning strategies from these super language learners. With critically analyzing each hyperpolyglot, we can apply these strategies to the area of second language teaching.Key words:
文摘Vocabulary learning is of great importance in the successful development of communication and literacy skills(Teresa A. Belisle, 2011). Some questions will be discussed as how many words a learner needs to know? How many words are there in English? And how many words do native speakers know. A clearer idea will be presented to show the number of words different people know and need for various purposes in the daily life.
