Exploring Motivation in English Language Learners in Oman

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Department of Foundation Programmes, Oman Tourism College, Muscat, Oman

Abstract

The focus of this paper is in the area of motivation in an Arab EFL context, particularly in Oman. It is found incumbent
to explore motivation in a higher education institution so that instructors can provide the necessary support to their EFL
learners. Understanding the meaning, types and factors of motivation enables instructors to form the basis for their teaching
process. Understanding that autonomy, students’ sense of relatedness, their interest in the given tasks and enhancing their
sense of competence are utterly essential in motivating EFL learners.

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