e-ISSN 2231-8542
ISSN 1511-3701
Pezhman Zare and Mohammad Javad Riasati
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 20, Issue 1, March 2012
Keywords: Academic level, language learning anxiety, self-esteem
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The present study is an attempt to explore the relationship between language learning anxiety, self-esteem, andacademic level among Iranian EFL learners. To this end, two self-report questionnaires were administered toa total of 108 language learners enrolled for Teaching English as a Foreign Language in two universities inShiraz, Iran. Results indicated a negative correlation between language learning anxiety and self-esteem amongthe learners. Similarly, language learning anxiety and academic level were found to be negatively correlated.However, a positive correlation was seen between the learners' self-esteem and their academic level. Thefindings include pedagogical implications for both language learners and language teachers.
ISSN 1511-3701
e-ISSN 2231-8542