English language students and their motivation to learn the language, studio realizado en la Unidad Educativa SanVicente Ferrer, del cantón Pastaza, provincia de Pastaza en el año lectivo 2015- 2016

Abstract

This research study focuses on "English language learners and their motivation to learn the language." The purpose of this study is to determine the perceptions of students regarding their motivation to learn English in the classroom answering the following questions: What motivates students to learn English? And what hinders students to learn English? This study was carried out using an approach that involves both mixed methods qualitative and quantitative procedures. To achieve the objectives of this research, the sample consists of one hundred students from five different classrooms, including eighth, ninth, tenth, first and second high school. Classroom observations and surveys were considered and the tools to carry out this study. The results revealed that factors such as the complexity of the issue, lack of interest, text difficulty and large classes of students contribute to the motivation to learn English. On the other hand, teachers for their students and selected activities are concerned group generated a lot of motivation to learn English.