Students’ Motivation in Learning English

Authors

  • Putri Fernanda Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari
  • Rahmat Nasrullah Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari
  • Faridawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari
  • Maulina Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari
  • Yuliyanah Sain Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari
  • Andi Rachmawati Syarif Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari

Keywords:

Students' motivation, learning English, need, interest, hobby, goals

Abstract

This study aims to know the students’ motivation in learning English. The researcher used interview as instrument of the study. The subjects of this research are the students of SMP Kartika Kendari in seven grades on academic year 2022/2023 which consists of 8 students using purposive sampling technique. This research used descriptive study. The researcher focused on the intrinsic motivation which are interest, need, hobby, and goals. The result showed that all the students had high motivation in learning English whether it is because of the interest, need, hobby and goal.

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Published

2025-06-01

How to Cite

Fernanda, P., Nasrullah, R., Faridawati, Maulina, Sain, Y., & Rachmawati Syarif, A. (2025). Students’ Motivation in Learning English. Mataoleo: Journal of English Education and Linguistics, 1(1), 50–59. Retrieved from https://journal.umkendari.ac.id/mataoleo/article/view/1397

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): June Edition

Section

Articles