Types of Motivation among Sudanese Learners
Abstract
This paper is an attempt to investigate the kinds of motivation Sudanese EFL learners in Neelain university graduate students (fourth year) have. The sample selected were (40) out of (81) students (20) male and (20) female students enrolling in English Department. The tool of the study contains only one question which was asked naturally while they talk freely about their English language learning, which gave freedom in getting information from the interviewees. The analysis of the answers showed that the majority of male EFL students (80%) studied English, so they can change their lives and immigrate to European countries, to be a part of these communities. So they practiced integrative motivation. Majority of female EFL students (60%) studied English Language to be able to enroll in higher studies to get Master degree in English Language, and find opportunities in teaching in the Gulf area. So they practiced instrumental motivation.