Abstract
Numerous variables influence the success of language learning. In particular, intrinsic motivation is a key factor in language learning success. Studies examining the relationship between intrinsic motivation and learning performance have provided useful insights into effective teaching styles and successful learning outcomes. This review article explores the association between the good language learner and intrinsic motivation. Research indicates that learners’ intrinsic motivation declines developmentally and may lead to decreased academic achievement. Therefore, language learners require intrinsic motivation for learning. This paper also provides pedagogical implications for arousing learners’ interests through fostering a learning climate, giving learners more autonomy, and stimulating learners’ interests.
Highlights
Understanding the characteristics that define successful language learners may have useful implications for instructional practice
Attitude, cognitive style, learning strategies, age and anxiety are related to successful language learning
Evidence for the notion of a good language learner is critically examined from the perspective of intrinsic motivation
Summary
Understanding the characteristics that define successful language learners may have useful implications for instructional practice. 713), understanding attributes of successful language learners is a “prerequisites” for promoting language learning. Various factors influence effective learning, motivation is viewed as the most important factor correlated with successful language learning (Griffiths, 2010; Karagöl, 2008; Liu & Huang, 2011; Ng & Ng, 2015). This article reviews intrinsic motivation as a critical factor affecting successful second language acquisition. According to Özgür and Griffiths (2013), among other factors, intrinsic motivation has the highest correlation with success in learning. We examine the effect intrinsic motivation has on a person be-.
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