Factors affecting Omani learner’s motivation and anxiety on speaking English performance

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Author: Ashraf Moh’d Saleh Al. Isood, Kamariah Binti Yunus

Keywords: motivation, anxiety, factors, affects, learners, interview, Speaking Performance.

Abstract: Motivation and anxiety are very crucial aspects for learners in general and specifically when acquiring another “second or foreign” language. Therefore, giving great attentions to these aspects is essential to ensure progress and success. Particularly, there are different factors that may influence Omani learners' motivation and anxiety. Therefore, the present research paper investigates the factors affecting the Omani learner’s motivation and anxiety on speaking English performance. The present research paper used semi-structured interview to collect the data and address the research question. The sample size consists of 10 lecturers teaching English language in Oman. Additionally, the obtained data were transcribed then read and the data were reviewed, in order to attain the general sense meaning. Next, the researcher coded and explored the interview information; this was followed by analysis on the interview results. Moreover, the responses were compared, involving the participants and the identified common themes. The findings provided an insight on the factors affecting the Omani learner’s motivation and anxiety on speaking English performance among Omani learners.

DOI: 10.22161/ijtle.1.4.1

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