Exploring Foreign Language Anxiety in the Listening and Speaking of Learning English as a Second Language

Abstract

Foreign language learning anxiety, a psychological and emotional variable, significantly impacts the effectiveness of L2 learners' acquisition. Listening and speaking are the language skills that take up the first two forms in second language learning and the branches that cause the most anxiety among L2 learners. Due to their unique characteristics, reviewing foreign language anxiety in listening and speaking is significant and insightful. This paper examines previous research on listening and speaking anxiety as a second language, analyzes relevant sources and scales, summarizes progress made in these fields, and provides practical strategies for reducing such anxiety. Reviewing and summarizing previous studies, this paper aims to provide language learners with a correct and comprehensive understanding of listening and speaking during language acquisition. Additionally, foreign language instructors are expected to thoroughly comprehend contributing factors to anxiety and implement effective pedagogical strategies, which will have significant implications for enhancing English instruction.