THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Maxmarayimov Samandar; Shoyimova Komila

Authors

Maxmarayimov Samandar Student of Termiz University of Economics and Service
Shoyimova Komila Teacher of Termiz University of Economics and Service

Keywords:

Motivation, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, language acquisition, learner engagement, educational psychology.

Abstract

Motivation plays a crucial role in the process of learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It is widely recognized as one of the most significant psychological factors influencing language acquisition. This paper aims to examine the impact of different types of motivation - intrinsic and extrinsic - on EFL learners’ performance, persistence, and overall achievement.

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