Overcoming anxiety in English speaking
Keywords:
English speaking anxiety, fear of speaking, confidence, communication, fear of maing mistakesAbstract
This essay discusses the problem of speaking anxiety among English learners. It explains the main causes, such as fear of mistakes, lack of practice, and low self-esteem. The essay also describes the psychological effects of anxiety, including nervousness and loss of confidence. Several effective strategies are suggested to overcome this fear, such as developing a positive mindset, practicing regularly, and using relaxation techniques. The role of teachers and a supportive environment is emphasized as key to helping learners build confidence and improve fluency.
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Psychology‑Based Activities for Supporting Anxious Language Learners: Creating Calm and Confident Foreign Language Speakers (Neil Curry & Kate Maher, 2020/2021https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/psychologybased-activities-for-supporting-anxious-language-learners-9781350352827/
Speaking English as a Second Language: Learners' Problems and Coping Strategies (Editors: Alireza Jamshidnejad, 2020)
Language anxiety: understanding past research and new directiohttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12018377/.
