THE EFFICACY OF EXTERNAL INCENTIVES AND SIMPLIFIED GRAMMAR INSTRUCTION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN UNMOTIVATED STUDENTS

This study explores the impact of external incentives and simplified grammar instruction on English language learning among students lacking intrinsic motivation. While much research has focused on traditional approaches to teaching English as a foreign language (EFL), less attention has been paid to how external motivation and streamlined grammar lessons can influence outcomes, especially among disengaged learners. Using a mixed-method approach, this research examines the role of rewards, simplified grammar explanations, and structured learning environments in improving engagement and language acquisition in such students. Results indicate that external incentives paired with simplified grammar instruction can significantly enhance student participation and language competence, but only when applied within a structured framework that encourages active involvement.