The theoretical paradigms of second language (L2) learning motivation developed over the
past 25 years have been largely based on the study of English as a target language, which …

Motivation is recognized as a vital component in successful second language learning, and
has been the subject of intensive research in recent decades. This review focuses on a …

Building on Zoltán Dörnyei's authoritative work in the field of learner motivation, this book
introduces a new conceptualization—Directed Motivational Currents (DMCs)—and sets out …

Profound changes in the literacy practices of young people in the early part of this century
mean that many are encountering and using English in their personal lives while studying …

This article offers a historical analysis of the major themes that the language motivation field
has examined in its 60-year history. The discussion starts by briefly reviewing the social …

Positive relationships with teachers are important for students' second language motivation.
However, little is known about how interpersonal interactions stimulate motivated behavior …

This book constitutes a holistic study of how and why late starters surpass early starters in
comparable instructional settings. Combining advanced quantitative methods with individual …

Names: Lai, Chun (Language teacher) author. Title: Autonomous language learning with
technology beyond the classroom/Chun Lai. Description: London; New York: Bloomsbury …

Native-speakerism and authenticity are two subjects that have been written on extensively in
the field of English language teaching, but the links between the two have yet to be explored …

This book examines the concept of authentic English in today's world, where cultures are in
constant interaction and the English language works as a binding agent for many cross …