A sociolinguistic perspective of English as second language anxiety in Malaysia: from perception to interventionTools Chong, Kai Hao (2024) A sociolinguistic perspective of English as second language anxiety in Malaysia: from perception to intervention. PhD thesis, University of Nottingham.
AbstractEnglish is currently the most common language in the world with the highest number of speakers when considered both native and non-native speakers together (Eberhard et al, 2022). It acts as a lingua franca that connects people who speak different first languages (L1). This is especially the case in Malaysia where English is widely spoken as a second language (L2). Hence, challenges in mastering English as L2 such as L2 anxiety has always been a topic of interest to the nation. To provide a better understanding of the L2 anxiety phenomenon in an English as second language (ESL) environment, the research reported in this thesis targeted Malaysian speakers from an ESL environment (which would be termed as Malaysia ESL speakers henceforth). This thesis begins by exploring factors associated with L2 anxiety to testing several interventions in alleviating L2 anxiety of moderate to advanced ESL speakers. By employing experimental and qualitative methodologies, the thesis provides valuable insights into the unique anxiety experiences of intermediate-advanced ESL speakers in diverse communication settings, offering a comprehensive understanding that extends beyond traditional questionnaires and interviews. It serves as a useful reference for researchers who are interested to gain more insights about L2 anxiety in a multilingual English as L2 context such as Malaysia.
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