Gardner's Socio-Educational Model

Gardner's Socio-Educational Model explains how motivation affects language learning. It suggests that learners are driven by a mix of factors like their desire to connect with a culture, personal interest, or social relationships, as well as their attitudes toward the language community. These motivations influence how much effort they put into learning and maintaining a new language. For example, someone learning a language might do so out of genuine enjoyment, cultural interest, or the need for communication. The model highlights that motivation is complex, involving both personal feelings and social contexts, which together impact language success.