SPEAKING UNEASE: INVESTIGATING LANGUAGE ANXIETY AMONG JORDANIAN POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT YARMOUK UNIVERSITY

Аннотация

This study explores the phenomenon of language anxiety among postgraduate students at Yarmouk University in Jordan. Language anxiety, a significant psychological factor influencing language learning, is examined through a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, interviews, and classroom observations. The research investigates the levels of language anxiety experienced by students, its sources, and its impact on language proficiency and academic performance. The findings offer valuable insights into understanding and addressing language anxiety among postgraduate students in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. KEYWORDS Language anxiety, Foreign language learning, Postgraduate students, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Yarmouk University, Anxiety sources.