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Analysis of Speaking Anxiety Among Efl Learners

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article investigates the phenomenon of speaking anxiety among EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners and analyzes its psychological, pedagogical, and linguistic dimensions within the framework of foreign language acquisition. Speaking anxiety has become one of the most significant barriers preventing learners from achieving communicative competence in English language classrooms. Statistical data obtained from questionnaires, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews reveal that fear of negative evaluation, lack of self-confidence, insufficient vocabulary, and teacher-centered instruction significantly contribute to learners’ oral communication anxiety. The findings also indicate that anxiety negatively affects learners’ fluency, pronunciation, classroom participation, and overall academic performance. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that interactive teaching strategies and supportive classroom environments reduce anxiety levels and improve speaking performance. Based on the results, several pedagogical recommendations and directions for future research are proposed.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20095256

Authors: Sobirova, Sevinch Dilmurod kizi, Masharipov, Yunus Akhmed ugli

Institution: Uzbek State University of World Languages

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7160715158

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