An Nabighoh Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab
Vol 27 No 2 (2025): An Nabighoh

Afraid to Talk? Exploring Arabic Speaking Anxiety among University Students

Achmad, Septiana Azhar Anugrainy (Unknown)
Gadoum, Hamida (Unknown)
Bahauddin, Muhammad Hadzik (Unknown)
Ma'arij, Mahbub (Unknown)
Tusilo M., Ahmad (Unknown)
Elfadhly, Zakly Zola (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study aims to identify the levels and influencing factors of foreign language anxiety in Arabic Language learning among students at Tribakti of Islamic University. The study involved 73 participants and employed the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLACS) developed by Horwitz et al. as the main instrument. The findings reveal that most learners experience mild levels of anxiety, while others report moderate to high anxiety levels. These results align with the perspectives of Krashen, Horwitz, MacIntyre, and Liu, who emphasize that anxiety is a key affective variable that can hinder input comprehension, affect language processing, and reduce learners’ confidence, particularly in speaking. This study enriches the literature on foreign language anxiety within the context of Arabic language learning, an area still less explored compared to other foreign languages. Additionally, it offers practical recommendations for educators, encouraging the adaptation of emotionally supportive teaching approaches, including anxiety-reduction strategies and confidence-building interventions to enhance learning outcomes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

an-nabighoh

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

An-Nabighoh Is an Arabic education and learning journal published by the IAIN Metro Lampung. The editors invite experts and academics to contribute their manuscripts, whether in the form of research results, in-depth opinions, book reviews relating to Arabic education and learning themes. This ...