(Teaching and Researching: Motivation (applied linguistics in action seriesZoltán Dörnyei

Motivation plays a central role in the success of language learners, making it equally essential for teachers and researchers to understand. This newly updated edition of a pioneering volume reflects significant developments in motivation studies, including the influence of globalisation on language learning and the rise of dynamic, relational research methods. It also demonstrates how these evolving perspectives can be applied effectively in both classroom practice and research settings.

New and expanded features include:

• A completely new chapter addressing socio-dynamic and complex systems approaches

• Innovative strategies for motivating learners based on the L2 Motivational Self System

• Accessible summaries of qualitative and mixed-method research studies

• Examples of new tools for measuring self-related motivational factors

Teaching and Researching Motivation presents a clear, theory-based overview of motivation and shows how key theoretical insights can be translated into everyday teaching techniques. It also offers a wealth of practical resources in its final section, including essential reference materials, recommended websites, and sample questionnaires that have been successfully used in real educational contexts.

Written in a reader-friendly style and supported by concrete examples, this book is an indispensable guide for both language educators and researchers.