There is no doubt that English is an important course for our Chinese students as a second language. Unfortunately, many people meet problems at the beginning of the study—they have no motivation for English learning, especially for college students who come from non-English department. We find that among all the factors that influence individual learner’s English learning, motivation is definitely a critical one. This article concludes some factors that play an important role in non-English students’ English learning. In accordance with the purpose of students’ English learning, the teacher can find out the problems exist in students’ English study. This article tries to help to solve the problems and meet the students’ need in English learning. There is no doubt that English is an important course for our Chinese students as a second language. Unfortunately, many people meet problems at the beginning of the study-they have no motivation for English learning, especially for college students who come from non-English department. We find that among all the factors that influence individual learner’s English learning, motivation is definitely a critical one. This article concludes some factors that play an important role in non-English students ’English learning. In accordance with the purpose of students’ English learning, the teacher can find out the problems exist in students ’English study. This article tries to help to solve the problems and meet the students’ need in English learning.