Author(s)

Bei Zhang¹, Xinguang Shao^2*

¹School of Foreign Languages, University of Jinan, Jinan, China.
²Major in Applied Linguistics, Jinan, China.

Learning motivation is a kind of inner impetus to drive students’ English learning. It can be classified into intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, integrative and instrumental motivation. According to the study, Chinese College Students’ intrinsic learning motivation should be strengthened in English learning. This study offers some ways of boosting students’ intrinsic motivation.

Chinese College Students, English Learning, Motivation Questionnaire, Confidence, Interest in Learning English

Zhang, B. and Shao, X. (2021) A Study of Chinese College Students’ English Learning Motivation. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 9, 273-279. doi: 10.4236/jss.2021.97019.