by materials - www.telegraph.co.uk ... Integrative motivation There’s a saying that a language is “best learned between the sheets”. Indeed, cross-cultural romance is a common form of integrative motivation. Learners who study a language with the aim of better understanding a culture, language, and society are integratively motivated. In this case, language aptitude is the tool for building relationships and meaningful communication. Linguistic studies show that integrative motivation yields faster and more effective language learning results than other types. The desire to communicate with a partner and honour their culture can accelerate language learning. Of course, this doesn’t apply to romantic relationships exclusively. Cross-cultural friendships can fuel one’s integrative motivation. An in-law or distant relative with no English ability can also motivate language learning, out of love or simply as a gesture of respect. Integrative motivation also appl
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