AbstractSince the 21st century, the era of knowledge economy, the focus of English education has been transferred from “teaching” to “learning”, and Englsih teachers are also paying more attention to role of the personality characteristics of students in the English learning
Motivation is an important and indispensable variable influencing college students’ academic achievement in English learning
Therefore, the college teachers should not only recognize the present situation of college students’ motivation in English learning, but also clearly understand the factors on influencing their motivation in English learning
Besides, based on the motivation theories, the college teachers should also adopt corresponding teaching strategies in accordance with the respective situations of student