Motivation

This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Speaking class about motivation. Students will first describe various images showing different levels of motivation. Students should be encouraged to discuss what makes people motivated. Next, students discuss with their partners a definition of motivation and other basic concepts. Target language (empowerment, enthusiastic, incentive, admire, ambition, appreciation) is introduced in a match-up activity. Students then complete a gap-fill activity with the new vocabulary. Students then use the vocabulary in a discussion activity. Next, students read three situations and choose their particular motivation for doing that activity. Students are introduced to a reading activity by looking at a picture of a donkey, a carrot and a stick. Students should be encouraged to discuss the idea of motivating someone with a reward or a punishment. Finally, students think of examples of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.