5 Questions
Which type of anxiety is more permanent in nature?
Trait Anxiety
What are the factors closely related to anxiety, according to the text?
Self-esteem, inhibition, and risk-taking
What is the relationship between anxiety and willingness to communicate, as per the text?
Anxiety can affect a learner’s willingness to communicate
What are the aims mentioned for speaking a new language in the text?
More employment opportunities, better salary prospects, higher chances for business success
What is the difference between trait anxiety and state anxiety, as per the text?
Trait Anxiety is a more permanent tendency to be anxious, while State Anxiety is temporary and context-specific
Study Notes
Types of Anxiety
- Trait anxiety is a more permanent and stable personality characteristic, influencing an individual's behavior and emotional responses across various situations.
- State anxiety is a temporary and situational response to a specific stimuli or environment.
Factors Related to Anxiety
- Personality characteristics
- Prior language learning experiences
- Self-efficacy beliefs
- Sociocultural factors
Anxiety and Willingness to Communicate
- Individuals with high anxiety levels tend to be less willing to communicate in a new language.
- A decrease in anxiety levels can lead to an increase in willingness to communicate.
Aims of Speaking a New Language
- To achieve communicative competence
- To develop linguistic proficiency
Test your knowledge of anxiety and its impact on language learning with this quiz. Explore how anxiety affects self-esteem, inhibition, risk-taking, and willingness to communicate in L2 learning. Identify the feelings associated with anxiety and its interference with the learning process.
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