Motivation and Attitude in Learning English Language among Junior High School Students

English is a tool for connecting individuals, even if they speak different native languages, and there are aspects that influence learning English, including motivation and attitude. These elements are critical to effectively learning the language. Thus, this study aimed to identify the motivation and attitude of junior high school students. Moreover, it was carried out to determine the relationship between the respondents’ demographic profile and their motivation and attitude. The researcher employed a quantitative with a correlational design in the study. This was done to determine the significant relationship between the said variables. Furthermore, the purposive sampling technique was used in order to gather an accurate number of responses. Additionally, the researcher used the Foreign Language Motivation and Attitude Questionnaire (FLMAQ) as the research instrument. Overall, 37 items were used to measure the motivation and attitude of the learners. The Cronbach’s alpha for motivation was .732 and for attitude was .932. A 4-point Likert scale was utilized to rate each item. The findings indicated that the majority of student respondents “agree” with the statements measuring their motivation and attitude. Furthermore, it was found that there was a significant relationship between motivation and age. As age increases, motivation also increases. On the other hand, two independent variables, which are sex and grade did not exhibit any significance to their motivation. Also, it was revealed that students’ profiles did not affect their attitude toward learning the English language.