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Peer reviewedHubbard, Louise J. – Foreign Language Annals, 1975
Aptitude is not a valid predictor of achievement in a foreign language. Studies show that motivation does affect achievement. Since the student's attitude and performance are affected by the teacher's attitude, teacher-learner interaction should be recognized as a major determinant of successful FL study. (KM)
Descriptors: Language Ability, Language Instruction, Language Teachers, Learning Motivation
