EXPLORING THE SOURCES OF SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG THIRD

YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Interview Guide Questions

1. What do you think are the primary sources of your anxiety in

speaking the English Language?

1.1 What can be the disadvantages of having anxiety in speaking

English?

a. How does English-speaking anxiety affect your ability to

express ideas or perform tasks effectively?

b. Have there been instances where English-speaking

anxiety hindered your communication with others? How did

it impact the outcome?

c. Professional Impact: Can you discuss any situations

where anxiety in speaking English affected your professional

growth or opportunities?

d. How does English-speaking anxiety influence your self-

confidence or self-image, especially in English-speaking

environments?

e. Have you experienced difficulties in building relationships

due to anxiety in speaking English? Can you describe any

such scenarios?

f. In what ways do you feel restricted or limited by English-

speaking anxiety, whether academically, professionally, or

personally?

2. How do you cope with your English-Speaking anxiety?

a. Can you describe a situation where you felt anxious while

speaking English? How did you handle it?

b. What strategies or techniques do you use to prepare for English-

speaking situations?

c. How do you manage stress or anxiety related to English

communication outside of work or study?

d. Have you found any specific resources or methods helpful in

improving your English-speaking confidence?

e. What obstacles have you faced in overcoming English-speaking

anxiety, and how have you worked to overcome them?

f. Can you share an instance where you felt a significant

improvement in managing your English-speaking anxiety? What

led to this change?

g. Do you seek support or guidance from others to cope with

English-speaking anxiety? How has this assistance been

beneficial?