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Junkomama



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:14 pm    Post subject: motivation Reply with quote

Being forced to study weakens students' motivation.
Is this sentence understandable?
Can "motivation" mean "drive" or "enthusiasm" for something?

Thank you in advance,
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Bob S.



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:21 am    Post subject: Re: motivation Reply with quote

Junkomama wrote:
Being forced to study weakens students' motivation.
Is this sentence understandable?
Can "motivation" mean "drive" or "enthusiasm" for something?

Yes, it is understandable. It could be drive for success or enthusiasm for learning.
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Junkomama



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you very much for your quick response, Bob S.-san!!

With regards,
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