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Abstract
Motivation is recognized as one of the most critical predictors of success in foreign language learning. This article reviews recent empirical studies (2022‑2025) focusing on types of motivation, motivational strategies, and how motivation impacts learners’ performance, persistence, and attitudes. Key findings show that intrinsic, integrative, and instrumental motivations each play significant roles; that demotivation is an under‑studied but important factor; and that teachers’ behavior, pedagogical methods, and learning environment strongly mediate motivation. Implications for teaching practice, curriculum design, and future research are discussed.
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