The Motivated Classroom

Motivation is the key factor in long-term language learning success. But how can we nurture a genuine sense of joy, engagement and excitement in our modern language classrooms? In Raising Motivation in the Language Classroom, teacher, researcher and podcast host Dr. Liam Printer shares the most inspiring lessons he's learned from interviewing over thirty renowned experts on language teaching and motivation. From creating stories together with your students to making input more compelling, Liam shows how simple classroom choices can transform motivation, engagement and language growth. Each chapter blends research, expert advice and classroom-tested ideas that teachers can use right away. Packed with insights from The Motivated Classroom podcast, this is a book written by a teacher, for teachers. Whether you're new to language teaching or looking to bring more spark and joy to your lessons, this book will help you raise motivation and make your classroom a place where students truly want to learn.