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Factors Affecting English Language Anxiety among Learners: A Case Study of a Public Sector University
Abstract
The objective of the study is to investigate the factors affecting English Language Anxiety among Learners at Higher Education Level. Qualitative research approach was used and case study design was employed. The population of this study was students and teachers of public sector university of Karachi. To collect the data purposive and convenience sampling technique was used. The participants were fifteen students from undergraduate and graduate programs and five teachers from department of English. Data was analyzed by thematic analysis technique. The study revealed the several factors effect on English language anxiety on communication skills among students English language speaking skills. These factors are included; lack of confidence, fear of failure, social cultural differences, gender, and peer pressure among the students. Effective teaching strategies of teaching language can play important role to reduce anxiety among students. In this regard, professional well trained teachers can play an important role. The study recommended that English Language teaching should be based on interactive approach and students should get more opportunities to use English language in class room and outside of the classroom.
Authors
Lubna Oad
PhD-ELM Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology - Karachi Campus, Sindh, Pakistan
Najmonnisa Khan
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology - Karachi Campus, Sindh, Pakistan
Farzana Jabeen Khoso
PhD-ELM Scholar, Department of Education, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology - Karachi Campus, Sindh, Pakistan
Keywords
Anxiety, English Language, Higher Education, Interactive Teaching Strategies, Socio-Cultural
