Exploring the Causes of English Language Speaking Anxiety among Secondary School Students

Abstract

This research has investigated the causes of English language speaking anxiety among secondary school students. For the collection of data students were selected from secondary level studying at Army Public School Mehfooz Shaheed Garrison, Lahore. A mixed-method approach was utilized by a questionnaire with 25 items, to gather data on the students' perceptions about speaking anxiety. To observe teachers’ perceptions about speaking anxiety among students the interviews were taken. For statistical analysis of the questionnaires, SPSS (version 21) has been used. The results showed that students and teachers both are responsible for the cause of speaking anxiety. Students face anxiety because of their personal reasons and teaching methods. The teachers should develop smart teaching techniques for their students, which will help them in eradicating the anxiety. The findings of this study can also aid teachers and students in changing their approaches towards language teaching and learning, respectively.