The Impact of Anxiety on Speaking English Performance among Students: The Case of 1st Year LMD Students at Salhi Ahmed University Center of Naama

Abstract

In the realm of academia, the pervasive influence of anxiety on students’ verbal expression is a significant area of concern. Actually, the current research deals with the issue of anxiety and its impact on learners' speaking. The primary aim of this research is to dig into the adverse impact that impeds students’ speaking abilities. Also, how its impact students’ willingness to engage in class discussions and deliver presentations. By exploring the multifaceted aspects contributing to this issue. Also, the researchers aim to uncover effective interactions that teachers use to reduce anxiety levels and enable students to communicate confidently in educational settings. To do so, the present research is a case study that uses two main tools to gather data: a questionnaire for students of first-year LMD and interviews with teachers of oral expression at Salhi Ahmed University Center of Naama. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were used to analyze the data gathered during the academic year 2023/2024. The results obtained from the questionnaire and the interviews revealed that the majority of foreign language learners tend to be anxious when they are asked or when they try to speak, some recommendations are suggested for both teachers and students to decrease anxiety in the classroom.