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Feb 2024
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284. What is Language Anxiety? And How t...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Language anxiety is a problem that many English learners and non-native English speakers face every day!

Today, I want to talk in depth about language anxiety. We’ll discuss the causes and consequences of anxiety while using a foreign language, and I’ll give you a few different tips and strategies on how to improve your confidence and reduce your anxiety while speaking in English!


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Vocabulary


  • Anxiety (Noun): A feeling of unease, nervousness, or worry.
  • Fear (Noun): An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
  • Stress (Noun): Mental or emotional strain resulting from challenging situations, circumstances, or pressures.
  • Predisposition (Noun): A tendency or inclination to a particular condition, behaviour, or outcome.
  • Apprehension (Noun): Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
  • Evaluation (Noun): The act of assessing or judging the quality, value, or performance of someone or something.
  • Self-Awareness (Noun): Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
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