Improving Students’ Confidence and Motivation in The Speaking Process: Strategies, Theories, And Pedagogical Implications
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https://doi.org/10.55640/eijps-06-06-27Keywords:
Motivation, confidence, language proficiencyAbstract
Speaking is widely regarded as one of the most challenging yet essential skills in language learning. Many students, regardless of their proficiency level, struggle with feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and insufficient motivation when required to communicate orally in a second or foreign language. This article investigates the psychological, social, and pedagogical factors that contribute to low confidence and reduced motivation in the speaking process. The article concludes that a holistic, student-centered approach, combining positive reinforcement, meaningful communicative tasks, and consistent emotional support, is essential to sustainably improve students’ confidence and motivation in oral communication.
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