Motivation to Learn L2 Pragmatic Features
Motivation to Learn L2 Pragmatic Features

Summary/Abstract: Motivation has been extensively researched in second/foreign language (L2) learning, yetits impact on pragmatics acquisition remains underexplored. This nine-week mixed-methodsstudy aimed to address this gap by examining how motivation to learn L2 pragmatic featuresfluctuates over time whilst identifying factors that may influence these changes. ThirtysevenCzech secondary school learners of English participated, completing a trait motivationquestionnaire before and after instruction. Additional data were collected through follow-upinterviews and motometers during lessons on suggestion-making. The findings confirmedthe dynamics and multidimensionality of motivation, shaped by individual factors, classroomactivities, teaching methods, and the relevance of pragmatic content. Motivation varied significantlywithin and between lessons, driven by both internal and external stimuli. As learnersdeveloped a deeper understanding of pragmatics, their motivation increased, enhancing theirability to use English appropriately. The study concludes with recommendations for L2 teachingpractices and future research on motivation in pragmatics learning.

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