English Education and Applied Linguistics Journal (EEAL Journal)
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): December (EEAL Journal)

Motivation in learning English: A Case Study of Second-Year Students at Saigon university

Thuy Phuong Nguyen (Sai Gon University)
Nhu Ngoc Huynh (Saigon University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study investigated motivation in language learning through a questionnaire distributed to 108 second-year students at the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Saigon University. The findings reveal that the students demonstrate a relatively positive attitude toward learning English. In the relationship between academic performance and learning motivation, the motivation to learn English for better job opportunities ranks highest (accounting for 73.1%), as students believe it is essential for achieving material success after graduation. The motivation to gain promotion opportunities in the future also holds a relatively high percentage (67.6%), followed by the motivation to learn English for entertainment purposes (66.7%), the belief that English is a global language (64.8%), and the desire to communicate with foreigners (61.1%). In addition, the motivation to learn English for travel purposes also shows a fairly high proportion (58.3%). These factors all have an impact on students’ academic performance. The findings of the study offer useful suggestions for both students and lecturers in overcoming challenges in teaching and learning, helping students develop a more active and positive learning motivation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eeal

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Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

English Education and Applied Linguistics Journal (EEAL Journal) is devoted to the applications of English education to problems of English language teaching and learning. Attention is paid to the learning and teaching of English languages as a second and foreign language in all countries. EEAL ...