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Foreign Language Anxiety in English Class Outline Paper Revision Reading and Writing 106a Instructor: Dan Sloan By: Joy Foreign Language Learning Anxiety in English class Introduction Background: Thesis Statement: It is generally believed that foreign language is a very important emotional barrier in students’ second language acquisition. There is a negative correlation between foreign language learning anxiety and students’ language learning. Foreign language anxiety has drawn much attention recently. Definition of foreign language learning anxiety Classification of foreign language anxiety Research shows that students do suffer anxiety in foreign language learning. There is a correlation between foreign language anxiety and students’ English learning ability. Studies show that foreign language anxiety has different effects on students’ English learning. There exists some relationships between language anxiety and learner variable. Self-esteem Tolerance of ambiguity Gender Beliefs Anxiety is the biggest obstacle in foreign language learning, especially in English listening and oral English. Factors of causing listening and oral anxiety in English learning Unfamiliarity with old words and uncertainties of new words. Shortage of background knowledge B. Teachers can use some strategies to reduce students’ anxiety. Enhance students’ confidence Choose proper material and flexible teaching forms to reduce listening and oral anxiety Create relaxing and harmony atmosphere in English class Conclusion Studies on foreign language anxiety has much importance to pedagogy, teaching and research. However, there are more problems to be solved in the English teaching practice. Foreign Language Learning Anxiety in English class Introduction Background: English is taught as a foreign language in China and most students experience different levels of language learning anxiety in English class. It ha