Use of Motivation for Improving ESL Learners Reading Comprehension Skills in Punjab

This study was designed to find out the use of motivation in improving ESL learners’ reading comprehension skills in the District Attock, Punjab. A cross-sectional survey was used for collecting data from 300 secondary level students (comprising 120 males and 180 females) selected randomly. A self-developed questionnaire based on five-point Likert scale was designed for the data collection. Three experts validated the said questionnaire. The reliability was measures using Cronbach’s Alpha. As the alpha value was 0.765, the instrument was considered reliable. The data were collected personally by the researchers. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Frequency, percentage and mean scores were used to analyse the results. This study leads to the finding that the students were using various motivational techniques to improve their reading comprehension skills. It is concluded that developing motivation is crucial for enhancing reading comprehension skills among ESL learners in Punjab. The study recommends that the teachers may utilize games and fun activities in the classroom for improving reading techniques of ESL students.