Motivation is crucial factor in the success of language learning. A great deal of research has been done so far to explore proper methods to motivate students to study English effectively. Personally, it is our concern that there are a number of difficulties in motivating students to study, especially for teachers of foreign languages in general and for EFL instructors in particular. The purpose of this article is, therefore, to obtain an overview of Vietnamese students’ motivations for learning English and teachers’ tasks in relation to motivation, to report on the author’s experience in real teaching situations at Vinh University, and to present some pedagogical implications. The results are of significant importance since Vinh University is applying CDIO approach in teaching methods and designing curriculum.