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Jun 12, 2023 · Second language (L2) anxiety is the most studied affective factor in the field of second language acquisition. Numerous studies have been conducted on this emotion from different perspectives over the last few decades.
Jan 1, 2011 · Language anxiety can originate from learners’ own sense of ‘self’, their self-related cognitions, language learning difficulties, differences in learners’ and target language cultures, differences in social status of the speakers and interlocutors, and from the fear of losing self-identity.
- Masoud Hashemi
- 2011
As an ID factor, language anxiety is defined by repeatedly experiencing an unwelcome state of emotional and physiological arousal, disruptive task-irrelevant cognition, and avoidant behavior that together impact the ability to learn, demonstrate second language skills, and use the language for authentic communication (MacIntyre & Gardner ...
language anxiety varies in ESL students depending on different situations, including the linguistic background of the interlocutors, the social role of the interlocutors, and the context of the conversation.
- Jingjing Tu
- 2014
Anxiety in language learning refers to the feelings of worry, fear, or apprehension that learners experience when they are engaged in acquiring a new language. This anxiety can significantly impact learners' motivation, participation, and overall success, creating barriers to effective communication and proficiency.
Language anxiety is a term that encompasses the feelings of worry and negative, fear-related emotions associated with learning or using a language that is not an individual’s mother tongue.
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Dec 7, 2023 · Recognizing and addressing foreign language anxiety can have a profound impact on language learners motivation, confidence, and success in language acquisition, ultimately fostering more...
