大量研究表明,学生的外语学习效果往往受多种因素影响,非智力因素对学生的外语学习也起着至关重要的作用,而“动机”在非智力因素中又处于核心地位。外语教师应特别注重对学生外语学习动机的了解、培养和激发。在其它条件大致相同的情况下,能否有效地培养和激发学生的外语学习动机,是外语教学能否取得更大成效的关键。 Numerous studies show that students ’EFL learning is often influenced by many factors. Non-intelligence factors play a crucial role in students’ EFL learning. However, “motivation” is at the core of non-intelligence factors. Foreign language teachers should pay special attention to their motivation to learn foreign language learning, training and motivation. In other conditions are roughly the same circumstances, the ability to effectively cultivate and stimulate students’ motivation in language learning is the key to the greater effectiveness of foreign language teaching.