INCREASING MEDICAL STUDENTS' MOTIVATION TO LEARN ENGLISH: CHALLENGES AND EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES
Keywords:
medical education; English learning motivation; English for Specific Purposes; interactive teaching; applied education scienceAbstract
In contemporary medical education, proficiency in English has become an essential academic and professional requirement. Medical students are expected to engage with international research literature, participate in global academic communities, and communicate effectively in professional contexts where English serves as the dominant language. Despite its significance, many medical students demonstrate limited motivation to learn English, largely due to academic overload, insufficient integration of language instruction with medical content, and reliance on traditional teaching approaches.
This article explores the key motivational challenges faced by medical students and examines effective instructional strategies aimed at enhancing engagement in English language learning. Particular attention is given to English for Specific Purposes (ESP), interactive teaching methodologies, and learner-centered instructional practices. The study argues that motivation can be significantly strengthened when English instruction is professionally relevant, pedagogically interactive, and aligned with students' future medical careers.
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