AN INVESTIGATION INTO FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPEAKING ANXIETY IN ENGLISH CLASSROOMS AT TERTIARY LEVEL
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Achieving fluency in English communication remains a challenge for many. Thus, this study aims to explore the extent of foreign language speaking anxiety (FLSA) and identify the factors contributing to FLSA in English classrooms at Yersin University of Dalat, Vietnam (hereafter referred to as YUD). The study involved the participation of 200 students from YUD who are not majoring in English. The study’s findings indicated that students experienced a high level of FLSA. The six primary factors identified as causing FLSA included Teachers’ manner, Lack of language knowledge, Lack of confidence and preparation, Fear of negative attitude, Inability to express ideas, and Fear of making mistakes.
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Tertiary level, English learning, foreign language speaking anxiety, anxiety level
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