Motivating Learning : Research and Resources in Language Teaching

Motivation is a vital element in learning, and the most commonly cited explanation for success or failure in language learning. Jill Hadfield and Zoltn Drnyei present a new theory of motivation centred around the notion of the Ideal Future Language Self, arguing that if students have a rich and inspiring vision of themselves as successful future language learners and users, they will be motivated to work hard to actualise the vision and become that learner.

This is an ideal guide to and activity book for the theory and practice of motivation in language learning for students and teachers alike.