improving learners’ motivation through shaping attitude

research shows that motivation is influenced by the learners’ attitudes towards the target language, its speakers and culture. therefore, it is necessary for language teachers to be familiar with ways through which they can shape students’ language-learning attitude. this article concerns some ways which can influence students’ attitudes positively. in the first part, literature is reviewed to show how positive and negative attitudes can affect learning. in the second part, the author present some effective ways and strategies which can help learners to take a more favorable attitude towards the target language. through considering factors such as literature, music, computer games, initial learning experience and stereotypes, language teachers can assist learners to adopt a more positive attitude and bring vitality to english classes.