Keywords
Motivation
English learning
Foreign language education
Submitted : 2024-01-26
Accepted : 2024-02-10
Published : 2024-02-25
Abstract
One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language. However, in some ways, the relationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed. In fact, a lot of studies have shown that identity may influence the reasons behind language acquisition, especially in bilingual or multilingual societies. Learning English can provide EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students with a good sense of identity and encourage them to practice their agency, which can improve learning efficiency and effectiveness. This paper examines how the efficacy and results of llanguage learning are influenced by the learner’s identity.
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