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Anhui University of Finance and Economics, Bengbu, China

ABSTRACT

Motivation is a key factor that influences the outcome of second language (L2) learning. Chinese as a second language (CSL) learners, however, may experience demotivation in their Chinese learning process which will, more often than not, reduce their learning interest and eventually affect their learning effect, therefore, it is necessary to enhance the learners' motivation level. This article first reviews the research literature in motivation in general, then discusses the CSL learners' demotivation in their Chinses learning process studying in China. Finally, it introduces motivational strategies to activate CSL learners' motivation in learning Chinese.

KEYWORDS

motivation, demotivation, motivational strategies, Chinese as a second language (CSL)

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Sino-US English Teaching, November 2023, Vol. 20, No. 11, 465-470 doi:10.17265/1539-8072/2023.11.007

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