Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Among Iraqi EFL Learners

Significant attention has been paid to the subject of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in the field of second/foreign language learning since Deci and Ryan’s production of these concepts. This paper aims to examine the extent to which Iraqi EFL learners are motivated to learn English as a foreign language. The study focuses on identifying the level to which Iraqi EFL learners exhibit intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. The academic motivation scale was handed out to third-stage students, and descriptive statistics were implemented to analyze the findings. According to the results, Iraqi EFL learners are highly motivated to learn English as a foreign language. In addition, it was determined that Iraqi EFL learners are extrinsically motivated and demonstrate a high level of identified regulation through subtypes of extrinsic motivation. This implies that Iraqi learners are learning English because they believe it is important to learn the language for the sake of their external benefits.