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ERIC Number: EJ1035913
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 22
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ISSN: EISSN-1443-1475
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Foreign Language Anxiety in a New English Program in Thailand
Tanielian, Adam R.
International Education Journal: Comparative Perspectives, v13 n1 p60-81 2014
Thailand boasts a robust ESL system in both public and private schools, where students learn various subjects from native speakers in the English language. Foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA) is a subject that is relevant to ESL instruction and learning. This study assesses associations between FLCA and academic performance in English and math subjects at a Thai government school which is in its second year of employing native English speaking teachers. 424 students were administered FLCA surveys, which were compared to English and math exams. Moderate-high FLCA levels were found in the sample, with no difference between an immersion group and non-immersion groups. A weak, negative correlation was found between FLCA and English performance (r = -0.163). Thai language math exam scores were significantly better than English language math exam scores. No correlation between FLCA and math performance was found.
Australian and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society. ANZCIES Secretariat, Curtin University, Box U1987, Perth, WA Australia. Tel: +61-8-9266-7106; Fax: +61-8-9266-3222; e-mail: editor@iejcomparative.org; Web site: http://www.iejcomparative.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale
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