Motivation Towards Learning English Influencing Willingness to Communicate in English

Abstract

Willingness to communicate (WTC) and motivation are important factors and plays a major role in learning English as second language (ESL). This paper aimed to investigate the relationship between Willingness to Communicate (WTC) and second language. One hundred eighty learners form different Arab countries were surveyed in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Kuala Lumpur campus to conduct this research. Correlation and predictive relationship were tested. Findings revealed there were significant correlation and predictive relationship between WTC and motivation (r=.211, p<.01) and (F(1, 179 )= 8.274,R2=.044, B = .242, P=005<.01) respectively. Willingness and motivation are significant factors that facilitate communication in language learning and teaching.