This research examines Swedish students' attitudes and motivation towards English education in two upper secondary schools, using Dornyei's (2005) L2 motivational self system. Of interest is whether theoretical and vocational students have motivational differences when it comes to learning English as a second language. A quantitative questionnaire was compiled using the instrument variables from previous studies of L2 motivation, and question items, which were "re-theorized" for this particular study. 58 students participated, of which 30 were theoretical students and 28 vocational students....