The Role of Motivation and Self-Esteem in Foreign Language Learning

This article examines the relationship between learners’ motivation and self-esteem in the process of foreign language learning. Drawing on contemporary socio-psychological and SLA perspectives, the study argues that motivation and self-esteem function as mutually reinforcing factors that shape persistence, risk-taking, and classroom engagement. When learners perceive themselves as capable language users, they tend to set clearer goals, invest more effort, and respond more positively to feedback; conversely, sustained motivation can gradually strengthen self-belief and reduce anxiety. The article concludes that effective language instruction should address affective variables alongside linguistic content, because strengthening learners’ inner drive and self-worth directly contributes to more sustainable and confi dent language development.

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