It has often been said by people involved in language teaching that a student who really wants to learn will succeed in whatever circumstances under which he studies. It is certainly true that students do learn in unfavorable conditions, and it is also true that students often succeed in using methods that experts have considered unsatisfactory. All teachers can think of some students who are significantly better than their peers, and it seems reasonable to suggest that the motivation of the student is perhaps the single most important thing that he brings to the classroom.
Motivation is some kind of internal drive that encourages somebody to pursue a course of action. It seems to be the case that if we perceive a goal and if that goal is sufficiently attractive, we will be strongly motivated to do whatever is necessary to reach that goal. Language learners who are motivated also perceive goals of various types, and here we might immediately make a distinction between sho
It is often said that politeness costs nothing. In fact, it seems that a little more courtesy could (1) businesses £5 billion every year. (2) hearing the phrase "thank you" or "well done" means the same to staff (3) a modest pay rise, researchers say. Praise and (4) also makes employees more likely to work hard and stay in their jobs, saving on the cost of finding (5) .
A third of 1,000 workers (6) by consulting firm White Water Strategies said they did not get thanked (7) when they did well, and a (n) (8) third said they were not thanked enough. In both cases, staff said they felt undervalued, meaning they were less likely to (9) themselves and were more likely to (10) employment elsewhere. According to the company, praising staff has the same (11) kick as a 1 percent pay rise—and (12) much cheaper for bosses. Three (13) four emplo
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