The Effect of Anxiety and Tension Induced in Foreign Language Learners by Public Speaking and Classroom Presentations on Foreign Language Learning Outcomes

Yunyi Du; Yiyan Hu; Kexin Qi

doi:10.54097/9aqshk34

Authors

Yunyi Du
Yiyan Hu
Kexin Qi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/9aqshk34

Keywords:

Public Speaking, Classroom Presentations, Foreign Language Learning Anxiety(FLA), Learning Outcomes, Positive Coping Strategies

Abstract

Public speaking and classroom presentations are essential elements and forms of language learning for foreign language learners, which require learners to have the ability to think in a foreign language, to think logically, and to organize their language. The article analyzes the causes of anxiety and nervousness in such learning situations, the anxiety manifestations, reactions, and negative effects on final foreign language performance, as well as the positive coping strategies that can be adopted.

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