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English Language Learning Motivation among Students in QiLu University of Technology in China

Yang Qingqing 1 and He Jing 2
1. University of the Cordilleras, Baguio, Philippines
2. De La Salle University (Dasmariñas), Cavite, Philippines

Abstract—The difficulty of learning English is very obvious in non-Native English-speaking countries. China has a long history Chinese language culture. Chinese students are deeply influenced by their mother tongue. They are influenced by the educational system, Chinese language environment and English motivation. These factors lead to poor English learning results for Chinese students. This article studies the influence factors of English learning motivation in QiLu University of Technology freshmen's English learning. It uses the questionnaire survey to the Likert scale. Through the survey data and the use of statistical measurement method, it analyzes QiLu University of Technology freshmen's English learning motivation. Then the paper explores the influence of Qi Lu industrial university freshman English learning motivation. The study found that the Qi Lu industrial university freshman English learning motivation level is low. The low level of English learning motivation in English learning effects is small. The family socio-economic status of the respondents did not influence their motivation of English language learning. The respondents’ exposure influencing their motivation of English language learning. In view of this situation, this study provides strategies for college freshmen to improve their English learning motivation and provides theoretical basis for Chinese college students to better learn English.
 
Index Terms—Motivation; english language learning; freshman of qi lu university of technology  

Cite: Yang Qingqing and ​He Jing, "English Language Learning Motivation among Students in QiLu University of Technology in China," International Journal of Learning and Teaching, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 278-281, December 2021. doi: 10.18178/ijlt.7.4.278-281

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