COPING WITH LANGUAGE ANXIETY OF SECOND LANGUAGE USERS: A PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH

Syahruddin Mahmud (SMAN 1 Pangkajene, South Sulawesi)
Adi Suryana (SMAN 1 Pangkajene, South Sulawesi)

The Journal of English Literacy Education
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2015): The Journal of English Literacy Education: The Teaching and Learning of English

Language learner anxiety requires appropriate approach. This article proposes two ways approaches to redeem the language learner level of anxiety namely learner centre solution and classroom setting. In some respects, the best solution to cope the learners’ anxiety is by considering holistic approach by looking at both learners’ personal factor and classroom management. It is suggested that language teachers should learn not only about teaching materials but also psychology of the students and class psychology.