Mastering in the English language is important in meeting industrial demands and enhancing the employability of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) undergraduates. As non-native speaker of English, one of the challenges faced by Malaysian undergraduates is lack of motivation in acquiring English as a second language. Motivation is one of the psychological factors that plays a major role in determining a successful language learning. Even though studies on second language motivation have been extensively conducted worldwide, the empirical research that focuses on Malaysian technical undergraduates’ motivation in learning English is still lacking. This study aims to identify the predictors of English language learning among TVET undergraduates. A quantitative research design was employed using survey method that involved 353 TVET undergraduates at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). The data were analysed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that cultural interest was the most influential motivational factor while family influence emerged as the least influential factor in learning English among TVET undergraduates. This study may serve as a guideline for the lecturers and education policymakers to enhance understanding of Malaysian undergraduates’ motivation in learning English specifically at technical universities.
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