Social Stigma and English Second Language Learners in Jordan: The National University College of Technology and Zarqa University Students as an Example

This paper investigates the effects of linguistic Anxiety as an obstacle in the way of English language learning on a sample of 150 students from The National University College of Technology and Zarqa University. The results found that many societal issues face ESL students including being self-conscious of their level of English. The researchers have come to the result that the stigma around learning English stems from the prestigious status that the language is associated with in Jordan, especially as the upper class in Jordan frequently use it. The fact that the parlance of upper social circles youth overflows with English phrases and abbreviations. Consequently, the researchers recommend English Language educators be aware of this cultural context in their educational pedagogy by creating a stress-free learning environment.