Impact of social identity on second language learning anxiety: The Pakistani perspective

Year 2018, Volume: 4 Issue: 2, 199 - 206, 01.04.2018

Zohaib Zahid , Mamuna Ghani

https://doi.org/10.24289/ijsser.339680

Abstract

The language learners
in Pakistan are required to get adequate knowledge of English language in order
to strive for a better future. It has been investigated that in few parts of
the world the learners are inclined towards their social identity, culture,
tradition and values which sometimes hinder them to speak foreign language. It
has been observed by the linguists that social identity is a cause of anxiety
in second language learners in different parts of the world. Due to inclination
towards their own language, the students become reluctant to use another
language which ultimately makes them anxious and less proficient learners.  This study has been conducted to investigate
whether social identity is also a cause of anxiety in second language learning
in Pakistan. The researchers have focused the main and core issues of identity
which are stuck in the minds of the language learners when they learn English language.

Keywords

Social Identity, Language learning Anxiety, Pakistani Students, Second Language Learners

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