Impact of motivation and group cohesion in EFL Classrooms at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA

This article endeavours to analyze the impact of motivation and reward regarding second language learning. There are numerous internal and external factors that go hand in hand to cultivate motivation among learners. The research design was differential which can better be understood as a comparison of four groups of participants. This research utilized a quantitative approach i.e survey as a method for collecting data. Qualitative analysis was used to elaborate on the results of quantitative information. The research sample consisted of four groups of participants from different semesters of B. A. in English language and Literature at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, KSA. Motivation has influenced the students to bring new learning strategies and has made students much conscious about learning English. Teachers’ motivation also plays a vital role in the way students learn the English language. Teachers are considered as a role model for students and usually, students follow what teachers do more than what they say or teach. So, teachers should motivate their students by involving them in healthy, useful, and interactive activities so that the student has an overall strongly positive attitude towards learning a second language.