Revealing The Cause and Effect of Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety in Chinese College Students: A Review Study
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Speaking anxiety, second language acquisition, higher educationAbstract
English language speaking anxiety is regarded as one of the most difficult challenges in the education and acquisition process. China is also noted for having a large number of English language learners. Still, the majority of them have foreign language speaking anxiety (FLSA) while conveying their ideas verbally in the language. Although scholars and educators have conducted extensive and numerous studies to investigate this issue, particular attention to Chinese college learners’ perspectives on the main causes and effects of speaking anxiety is still needed. Students’ anxiety is a complicated notions that arise from a range of educational, sociocultural, and individual aspects. By synthesizing existing literature, this paper provides a comprehensive insight into the effects of FLSA, especially focusing on Chinese college learners for improving academic performance and students’ well-being. This study provides valuable insights for future research on designing effective interventions and support systems to mitigate speaking anxiety among Chinese college students, thereby contributing to their holistic development and academic learning.
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