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Conquering the Fear: Navigating Second Language Speaking Anxiety Among ESL Learners in Selangor Private University

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  • Nor Aida Sapuan

    (Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Universiti Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Fariha Diyana Awang Ali

    (Faculty of Education, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia)

  • Arif Bahari Mohamed Musli

    (Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Universiti Selangor, Malaysia)

  • Rashidin Idris

    (Faculty of Education and Social Sciences, Universiti Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

This research investigation focuses on the amount of English-speaking anxiety among English as a Second Language (ESL) students at a private university in Selangor, Malaysia. A considerable number of Malaysian graduates struggle with English competence, which limits their employment opportunities. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the amount of English-speaking anxiety among ESL students, as well as to identify the elements that contribute to it. A total of 100 undergraduate students (33 men and 67 women) participated. A modified version of Horwitz et al.’s (1986) Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Scale (FLSAS) was administered via a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 29. The findings show that students have moderate levels of speaking anxiety, which is mostly due to test anxiety, communication uncertainty, and fear of poor evaluation. These findings help students and teachers understand the amount of English-speaking anxiety and devise techniques to alleviate it.

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  • Nor Aida Sapuan & Fariha Diyana Awang Ali & Arif Bahari Mohamed Musli & Rashidin Idris, 2025. "Conquering the Fear: Navigating Second Language Speaking Anxiety Among ESL Learners in Selangor Private University," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 5146-5152, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:3s:p:5146-5152
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