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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2014.15.10.6014

Comparative study on the language anxiety levels and factors in different English class environments  

Cha, Haekyung (International Cooperation & Education Center, Yongin University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.15, no.10, 2014 , pp. 6014-6028 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the levels of language anxiety and their causal factors in different English class environments. The findings show that the levels of language anxiety vary significantly in different types of class environments, indicating that both the class environments and individual characteristics are meaningful variables of language anxiety. The findings also show that unlike the levels of language anxiety, its causal factors are almost constant regardless of the class environment with communication apprehension being the most important factor. This study suggests that the English proficiency of students and professors needs to be considered when constructing specific class environments, in addition to promoting class environments favorable to students' active participation in class.
Keywords
Class Environments; English Education; Individual Characteristics; Language Anxiety;
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