THE IMPORTANCE OF MOTIVATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO MULTI-LEVEL CLASSES
Motivation plays an essential role in language acquisition. Therefore, motivated students will show more progress in learning English. Motivation is particularly necessary in teaching English to multi-level classes since it will help less competent students catch up with others. The purpose of this article is to explore the importance of motivation and effective strategies to nurture and maintain motivation in mixed ability classes. Four strategies were used to conduct this study, such as presentations about the importance of English in our lives, the project about successful future self, motivational and positive feedback peers and teachers.
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