FARG'ONA METODIKA MAKTABI-ФЕРГАНСКАЯ МЕТОДИЧЕСКАЯ ШКОЛА -FERGANA METHODICAL SCHOOL ILMIY-NAZARIY, METODIK JURNALI

Foreign language anxiety and learner outcomes: facilitating and debilitating dimensions

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Published: Apr 16, 2026
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foreign language anxiety, facilitating anxiety, debilitating anxiety, ESP, performance, participation, speaking skills, assessment.

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Islomov Utkirjon Akhrorjon ugli

Abstract

This article examines the dual role of anxiety in foreign language learning by comparing its facilitating and debilitating effects on students’ performance and participation. The findings show that moderate anxiety may encourage preparation and engagement, whereas high anxiety is linked with avoidance, cognitive blocking and lower achievement.

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Islomov Utkirjon Akhrorjon ugli. (2026). Foreign language anxiety and learner outcomes: facilitating and debilitating dimensions. Fergana Methodical School, (2), 155–158. Retrieved from https://ferganamethod.uz/index.php/journal/article/view/2959
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No. 2 (2026): Fergana methodical school
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Maqolalar

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