学习动机在外语学习中具有重要作用,外语教学的研究者一直以来着重学习动机在概念、类型划分等方面的探讨,却忽视了动机理论对外语教学的启示研究。从人本主义视角的自我决定论出发探究动机理论,并指出了其对外语教学的启示。 Learning motivation plays an important role in foreign language learning. Researchers in foreign language teaching have always focused on the study of motivation, such as concept and type division, but have neglected the motivation theory’s implication on foreign language teaching. Based on the self-determination of humanism, this study starts with the theory of inquiry motivation and points out its enlightenment on foreign language teaching.