Are you thinking about learning a language? Perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time to dust off your classroom French. Maybe you’re planning a trip to Japan and feel like you should make the effort to ...

As studies of second language (L2) learning and motivation typically focus on English as a foreign language (EFL), L2 motivation for Arabic has been less studied. Instruments measuring two sources of ...

Motivational dynamics in second language acquisition examines how learners’ drive to learn a new language evolves over time through the interplay of personal aspirations, social contexts and learning ...

But it’s not. According to IU, more than 3,000 IU Bloomington students study abroad yearly, and 1/3 of students will study abroad during their time here. Although my short-term study abroad experience ...

Join Marina as she shares her motivation for learning Italian, attends a class with a native speaker, and explores Italy while practicing her language skills. Get tips for effective language learning!

Engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, or interest that a student shows when they are learning something new. Engagement can be fostered by different types of motivation—external and ...

Parents often hear the warning: “If your child doesn’t learn a second language early, they’ll never be fluent.” Adults, meanwhile, are told: “It’s just too late for you to learn now.” These claims are ...