The Application of Communication Strategies by Students with Different Levels of Communication Apprehension in EFL Context

Bijani, Houman; Sedaghat, Ali

doi:10.17507/tpls.0602.19

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“…For example, in a study conducted by Bijani and Sedaghat (2016), students with high apprehension and anxiety level was found to employ more communication strategies than students with low apprehension and anxiety level. Data of the study revealed that the most frequently used communication strategy among the high apprehension and anxiety learners was repetition whereas the low apprehension and anxiety group used fillers more.…”

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Effect of Oral Communication Strategies Training on the Development of Malaysian English as a Second Language Learners’ Strategic Competence

Kuen

Rafik-Galea

Heng

2017

IJELS

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This study investigates the use of oral communication strategy instruction on English as a Second Language (ESL) learners’ oral communicative performance and their strategic competence. The treatment involved 12 weeks of training using oral communication strategies such as circumlocution, appeal for help, clarification request, fillers, comprehension check, confirmation checks, self-repair and topic avoidance. Strategies were integrated into the learners’ Communicative English 2 Course syllabus with Mechanical Engineering content. The study involved two intact control (n=34) and experimental groups (n=54). The control group only received the normal Communicative English course with no explicit focus on communication strategies (CS) while the experimental group received CS training designed with metacognitive strategies. Pre and posttest procedures were used to assess the effectiveness of the training and learners’ strategic competence. Five instruments were used to collect the data (oral proficiency test, oral communication test, transcripts of oral communication test, unstructured interview and self-report). The findings revealed that the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group after the training and the learners’ self-reports also revealed positive results. The results also revealed that the learners frequently used literal translation from their first language in their communication.

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Effect of Oral Communication Strategies Training on the Development of Malaysian English as a Second Language Learners’ Strategic Competence

Kuen

Rafik-Galea

Heng

2017

IJELS

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“…Perani et al (1998) reported that 'for pairs of L1 and L2 languages that are fairly close, attained proficiency is more important than age of acquisition as a determinant of the cortical representation of L2'. In the context of HEIs, age of acquisition of L2 (i.e., English) remains an important factor such that irrespective of level of CA, participants are found to have some degree of anxiety while they speak in L2 in front of others (Bijani & Sedaghat, 2016). Moreover, linguistic differences between L1 and L2 have been found to raise CA and more importantly raise avoidance behaviours of academic help-seeking (Rahmani & Croucher, 2017).…”

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The Role of Communication Apprehension and SelfStigma of Academic Help-Seeking in Native and Nonnative English Speakers: Evidence from UK University Students

Sobotka¹,

Raman²

2020

IJE

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Although communication apprehension (CA) has long been reported to hinder communication skills and academic attainment, its cumulative impact on self-stigma of academic help-seeking in a global education market has nevertheless been overlooked. The present study examined the relationship between CA and self-stigma of academic help-seeking among British university students who acquired English at different stages in their lives and its impact on achievement. Data were collected from 150 students who completed the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24) and the self-stigma of academic help-seeking scale together with a demographic questionnaire. Overall, the findings showed a significant relationship between CA and self-stigma of academic help-seeking while age of English acquisition, residency status and level of study were also found to have a significant effect on the level of CA. The implications of the results are discussed within the higher education provision, pedagogy and psychological frameworks.

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“…As there is a lack of studies on sociocultural factors that cause communication apprehension in EFL classrooms, particularly in Indonesia, this issue needs more attention. role of extracurricular activities on overcoming of communication apprehension (Alnaeem, 2021), and communication strategies used by students with communication apprehension (Bijani & Sedaghat, 2016). Indonesia in particular on the required measures that should be adopted to reduce the sociocultural burden borne by many EFL learners who would benefit from improved English communication skills and a sense of comfort and confidence in their presence in EFL classrooms.…”

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Is Oral Communication Apprehension Reasonable?: A Study on Sociocultural Factors Among Indonesian EFL Learners

Al Awlaqi,

Ghozali

2023

REiLA Journal

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Globally, effective oral communication skills in English as a lingua franca have become increasingly important. However, many EFL learners, including those in Indonesia, experience apprehension about oral communication in culturally diverse environments. This study explores the phenomenon of oral communication apprehension among Indonesian EFL learners, focusing on identifying the sociocultural factors that hinder them. Using a single-case design, classroom observations, learner interviews, and a teacher focus group were conducted. Purposive sampling selected three ninth-grade students from selected private junior high school in Jember, who demonstrated apprehension in oral communication, and two EFL teachers experienced in addressing students' communication apprehension. Data analysis involved Ethnomethodological Conversation Analysis (ECA) and thematic coding. The findings indicate that factors like interruption, overlap, self-correction, self-monitoring, and reliance on the first language (L1) during oral communication contribute to apprehension. Additionally, sociocultural factors such as learners' attitudes, parental language background, language interference, and educational challenges were identified as contributing to oral communication apprehension among EFL learners. This study sheds light on the root causes of learners' struggles, encouraging them to overcome these challenges. It also offers valuable insights for educators to implement strategies that can alleviate the sociocultural burden faced by many EFL learners, especially relevant in Indonesia's context within the expanded circle of English language learning, where cultural nuances significantly influence language acquisition experiences.

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The Application of Communication Strategies by Students with Different Levels of Communication Apprehension in EFL Context

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Effect of Oral Communication Strategies Training on the Development of Malaysian English as a Second Language Learners’ Strategic Competence

Effect of Oral Communication Strategies Training on the Development of Malaysian English as a Second Language Learners’ Strategic Competence

The Role of Communication Apprehension and SelfStigma of Academic Help-Seeking in Native and Nonnative English Speakers: Evidence from UK University Students

Is Oral Communication Apprehension Reasonable?: A Study on Sociocultural Factors Among Indonesian EFL Learners

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