Students' English Learning Motivation Through Extra English Course ( A Case Study at GTI English Course)

Motivation has long been identified as one of the main factors affecting students’ English learning. However, students’ motivation to learn English at course has received less attention. This study investigated what factors encouraged students to study at GTI English course, private English institution residing in Banda Aceh. To do so, quantitative method has employed, using questionnaires to collect data. The research shows that reaching good achievement in English subject at school is the dominant factor. Other factors include having ability to communicate with English speakers. Hence, it can be concluded that their motivation is both instrumental and integrative. Another finding is that female students study English because their intrinsic motivation and male students study English by extrinsic motivation.