Paper Title
Exploring English Speaking Anxiety Across Majors In Taiwan: Insights from Online Peer Learning
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the differences in English speaking anxiety among college students in Taiwan across different majors, utilizing an online peer learning platform. A total of 106 students from different majors in central Taiwan took part in the present study. Using the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) and employing quantitative research methods, the findings indicated that non-English majors tended to experience greater levels of English speaking anxiety compared to English majors. Furthermore, participants from different majors exhibited higher levels of English speaking apprehension than English majors who underwent online peer learning training. Finally, potential factors contributing to these findings are examined and discussed, along with some pedagogical implications provided at the conclusion of the study.
Keywords - English learning anxiety, online peer learning, Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS)