This paper explores Chinese college students' motivation for learning oral English, which is normally considered as an important factor contributing to learners' speaking proficiency in Second Language Learning. The...This paper explores Chinese college students' motivation for learning oral English, which is normally considered as an important factor contributing to learners' speaking proficiency in Second Language Learning. The theoretical studies on motivation in Second Language Learning are firstly reviewed. Based on the literature review, Chinese college students' motivation in oral English learning is examined in terms of the Chinese context. Finally, five specific helpful strategies are put forward to facilitate students' optimal oral English learning.展开更多
文摘This paper explores Chinese college students' motivation for learning oral English, which is normally considered as an important factor contributing to learners' speaking proficiency in Second Language Learning. The theoretical studies on motivation in Second Language Learning are firstly reviewed. Based on the literature review, Chinese college students' motivation in oral English learning is examined in terms of the Chinese context. Finally, five specific helpful strategies are put forward to facilitate students' optimal oral English learning.