This document discusses ways to motivate Japanese students in English class. It notes that currently students are passive, not answering questions or sharing opinions. This is due to a lack of confidence and interest in English. The document proposes two solutions: 1) Inspire student interest by using varied materials like movies and magazines to show English is fun and useful. 2) Create a positive atmosphere by doing warm-ups on current topics and using encouraging phrases to build confidence. It emphasizes the importance of teachers understanding students' perspectives and analyzing lessons to maintain a balance between what students want and what they need to learn.