Motivating Japanese University EFL Learners in the Language Classroom Using a Task-based Approach

This paper describes changes in Japanese university EFL learners\u27 motivation while engaging in a Task-based Approach among Japanese University EFL learners. The paper especially addresses the issue of how students changed their attitudes toward English in the language classroom (learners\u27 perspectives) and how the teacher utilized tasks and strategies (teachers\u27 perspectives) to motivate students in the class. A review of the literature focusing on Task-based approach and motivational strategies will be introduced, then details of the practical settings, including participants and how task and motivational strategies were used in order to enhance students\u27 willingness to participate in the class, will be discussed