Motivating students to learn less commonly taught languages

Less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) are becoming increasinglyimportant in today's globalized world. Despite their significance, motivating students tolearn these languages remains a challenge. This article aims to explore the key motivationalfactors and effective teaching strategies that encourage students to learn LCTLs. A literaturereview was conducted to gather data from recent studies and national research. The findingshighlight that cultural interest, career prospects, and personal enrichment are strongmotivators. Strategies such as immersion programs, gamified learning, peer collaboration,and the inclusion of national cultural components are effective in boosting students' interest[6].