Class 10: L2 Motivational Self System Writing Workshop for Your Paper Summary: In this class, we worked on the instructions for your first draft. It is important to work little by little, and take breaks when you need to. The two links below are based on one students views and ideas about their L2 motivational self system: ESP1a Final Draft Paper A ESP1a Final Presentation A ESP1a Final Paper B ESP1a Final Presentation B Homework due on Sunday at 4 PM by email attachment. Do the SAVE process for your second draft before emailing your final paper! S… Read More

Class 09: L2 Motivational Self System Discussion for Your Paper Summary: First, you completed the discussion questions related to your questions about your motivation to learn English to get ideas for writing your paper. See the question-items in the attachment in the file section of this class 09. Then, we looked at the structure of more paper to prepare for your report.  ESP1a-L2-Motivational-Self-System-Question-GeneratorDownload Homework due at 4 PM on Tuesday:  1.Please take notes on Class 09 L2 motivational self system document in your Google Doc based on your answers to the “Motivational Self System… Read More

Summary: First, we discussed the variety of self-selected readings or viewings you can take notes on for homework. Studying one instead of two materials per class is fine. Second, in pairs you chatted about university activities and the viewing you took notes on. Third, also in pair breakout rooms you used the L2 motivational self system question generator to communicate what you wanted to say about your language learning past and present. Fourth and finally, you took notes about answering these questions in the Google doc the you can include for your midterm… Read More

Summary: First, we tried this: Then, we discussed the variety of self-selected readings or viewings you can take notes on for homework. Studying one instead of two materials per class is fine. Second, in pairs you chatted about university activities and the viewing you took notes on. Third, also in pair breakout rooms you used the L2 motivational self system question generator to communicate what you wanted to say about your language learning past and present. Fourth and finally, you took notes about answering these questions in the Google doc the you… Read More

Summary: First, you discussed some ought-to self questions. Then, trying to not get too technical, I gave support about the content of the replication study that you read for homework, then as best you can, you discussed the results of the study and how the outcomes were the same or slightly different. In the next class, you will discuss your future and ideal self section of the L2 motivational self system question generator. For Class 07: English Future (Ideal L2 Self) We also spoke about self-efficacy about the ought-to self and how… Read More

Summary: You took a Write & Improve IELTS practice test online. Then, reminded about the importance IELTS strategies and ways of doing homework. A Writer’s Quote to Consider: “Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” -Ray Bradbury Homework due by 4 PM on 05/01/2023: Please complete a different essay by writing many times and improve it in Write & Improve. You can get feedback and editing to improve your writing as much as you… Read More

Summary: We reviewed the mini-ought-to self assessment statements and you ranked how much influence your out-to self is. If the outside influences were positive and motivating for you, this is promotional instrumentality. However, if the outside influences stress you out, you may have more preventional instrumentality. Both change over time. Then, I explained the poster, that is a visual representation of your homework to get a greater sense of the L2 motivational self system replication study in Japan. Ought-to self questions to answer in your Google Doc: What do other people expect… Read More

Summary: First, reviewed the definition of the L2 self system. Then, you got into pairs to speak about your idea self and vision you wrote from your Google Doc. After that in new pairs, you discussed your current motivation by using these questions: English Present (Language Learning Experience and Ought-to Self) Finally, we reconvened to discuss vision, imagine, brain activity, and long-term commitment for language learning: Dornyei, Z. (2016, December 02). Motivating learners and teachers through vision [Video]. Youtube: Cambridge University Press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMTLYjLksvg Following the review, you got into new pairs to discuss… Read More

Summary: After discussing the ‘Art’ article, You spoke about your English past. For the “Art” article questions: English Past (Language Learning Experience and Ought-to Self): Homework due on Tuesday at 4 PM on Sunday: Dornyei, Z. (2016, December 02). Motivating learners and teachers through vision [Video]. Youtube: Cambridge University Press. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMTLYjLksvg Note-Taking Sample of Dornyei’s Video: 2. Your Free Rice Learning Program Please make an account to our ESP1a English Motivation 2023 with our class code I provided in the Zoom chat. You can make a class name as you wish, but please let… Read More