Understanding and Addressing Oral Communication Apprehension in Jordanian Students: A Guide to Academic Success
摘要
The ability to communicate orally in any language is the most important skill. However, many second language learners face constraints in mastering this skill in particular. This qualitative study was conducted to explore and understand the strategies Jordanian students recommended to manage and reduce their fear of speaking English inside and outside the classroom. Interviews were conducted with a sample of students from the Hashemite University (HU) in Jordan to explore their perspectives and strategies regarding their apprehensiveness over communicating in the English language. The sample was chosen from different programs where English is the Medium of Instruction. The findings revealed that the HU undergraduate students highlighted the following five main recommendations for minimising Oral Communication Apprehension (OCA) among HU undergraduates: student-centred learning, an English preparatory programme, curriculum improvement, coping intervention and building self-confidence.