Second language success

Second language success

1. Attitude can be defined as a predisposition or tendency to respond in an evaluative manner toward someone or something

   • Socio-psychological factors of attitudes and motivation are closely related to L2 learning perseverance and success.

2. In terms of L2 learning, some dimensions along which attitudes may vary include:

   • 1) attitudes toward the L2 community and L2 speakers
   • 2) attitudes toward learning the target language (TL)
   • 3) attitudes toward languages and language learning in general

3. Attitudes and motivation in L2 learning in terms of his socioeducational model

   • Attitudes are related to motivation by serving as supports to the learner’s overall orientation.
   • Motivation in L2 learning has been defined by Gardner (1985) as consisting of effort to learn the language (motivational intensity), desire to learn the language, and attitudes toward learning the language

4. motivation appears to be an important factor in second language acquisition

   • Intrinsic motivation: Internally rewarding consequences, feelings of competence and self-determination.
   • Extrinsic motivation:“Anticipation of reward from outside and beyond the self