This paper addresses the various aspects and models of motivation that affect language learning. While the primary focus was on the learner and the internal factors that encourage and facilitate their pursuit of language achievement (i.e. intrinsic/integrative), it is evident that there are external factors that also influence this process (i.e. extrinsic/instrumental). Therefore many questions are raised as to whether one can identify which type of motivation an individual will exhibit and whether this will lead to a greater or lesser success than another type. I am inclined to agree with William and Burden (1997), in that motivations from both internal and external influences are somewhat intertwined and rooted within individuals. However with that being said, a common ground among scholars who may have opposing views in this topic, would agree that the individual themselves are or should be aware of the motivation that drives them in second language acquisition.