Motivation types and motivation factors in learning English idioms

Abstract

English idioms are crucial parts of the English language, and motivation is indispensable in helping students attain learning objectives. When students are motivated, they develop a strong desire to learn and obtain a higher level of competence in the target language. However, there has never been researching on the relationship between English idioms and learners' motivation. Hence, a small-scale case study of a target group of students could contribute a new angle into this fertile field of research. This study aims to find out international students' types of motivation for English idioms acquisition and evaluate numerous factors affecting this progress. The descriptive qualitative approach is employed in this case study. The data collection instrument includes two questionnaires and interviews, and descriptive explanations are used to analyze the data. The primary findings indicate that all learners are highly motivated in four types of motivation at different levels. Additionally, the interview results show several essential factors affecting students' acquisition of English idioms.