People learn languages for various internal and external motivations. Some of the main motivations include educational requirements, career advancement when interacting with target language communities, learning about new cultures, and traveling. Motivation can come from short-term goals like exams or long-term goals like effective communication. Motivation also differs depending on the age of the learner, with children seeking approval, teens peer approval, and adults facing challenges like plateauing. Motivation can be intrinsic, related to classroom experiences, or extrinsic, concerning factors outside the classroom.