New Insights into Language Anxiety

<p>This book provides an overview of current theory research and practice in the field of language anxiety and brings together a range of perspectives on this psychological construct in a single volume. Chapters in the volume are divided into three sections. Part 1 revisits language anxiety theory showing that it can be viewed as a complex and dynamic construct and that it is linked to other psychological variables such as the self and personality. In Part 2 a series of contextualised studies on language anxiety are presented with a key feature of these studies being the diverse research designs which are applied in different instructional settings across the globe. Part 3 bridges theory and practice by presenting coping strategies and practice activities with a view to informing classroom practice and pedagogical interventions.</p>