Among many published studies on language learning motivation, Nakamuras study stands out as it deals with two distinct locations of learning of Japanese, Australia and Korea, with different education systems and different social values given to Japanese, English and other languages. A forward-looking work that examines motivation in a multilingual world. * Chihiro Kinoshita Thomson, Professor of Japanese Studies, UNSW, Sydney, Australia * Drawing on qualitative data from students of Japanese in Australia and Korea and integrating various theoretical frameworks, Nakamura offers rich insights into their motivation as language learners and its development over time. This is an illuminating and timely study, which contributes to contemporary discussions around motivation and the multilingual self. * Ema Ushioda, Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick, UK * A fresh perspective on motivation in language learning. * BAAL Newsletter *
