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On Some Issues 
Promoting Successful

Second Language 
Learning and Teaching

This paper is concerned with some means of facilitatingsuccessful second or foreign language  learning and
teaching. It indicates that: a) a favourable attitude and a high
level of motivation go hand in hand with successful learning;
b) in the foreign language classroom the employment of
authentic texts is effective; c) autonomy is one of the
necessary conditions for successful language learning.

The article also aims at emphasizing the crucial
importance of language learning strategies in foreign
language learning and the teacher’s role in strategy training.

Motivation
Second language acquisition is a complicated psycho-

linguistic process. The success of this process depends crucially on a well-organized
schedule of learning, on the activity of its participants, i.e. learners and teachers, and also
on the creation of conditions that feed the natural learning process. The role of
motivation is very important in facilitating successful second language learning. Positive
attitudes are conducive to increased motivation, while negative attitudes have the
opposite effect.

Research tends to confirm that a favourable attitude and a high level of motivation go
hand in hand with second-language learning success. According to most scholars,
motivation is one of the key factors that influence the rate and success of second or foreign
language learning. The learner’s psychological state in second language learning is crucial.
The positive influence of motivation on the psychological state of learners ensures success.
Experience has shown that the best success is achieved by those learners who are the most
motivated.  Psychological preparation, predisposition, positive motivation and successful
learning are closely interrelated. This can be shown graphically.

Psychological Preparation

Motivation Success 

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Armenian Folia Anglistika Methodology

Anahit Zatikian