Impact of social identity on second language learning anxiety: The Pakistani perspective

Authors : Zohaib ZAHİD, Mamuna GHANİ

Pages : 199-206

Doi:10.24289/ijsser.339680

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Publication Date : 2018-04-01

Article Type : Conference Paper

Abstract :The language learners in Pakistan are required to get adequate knowledge of English language in order to strive for a better future. It has been investigated that in few parts of the world the learners are inclined towards their social identity, culture, tradition and values which sometimes hinder them to speak foreign language. It has been observed by the linguists that social identity is a cause of anxiety in second language learners in different parts of the world. Due to inclination towards their own language, the students become reluctant to use another language which ultimately makes them anxious and less proficient learners.   This study has been conducted to investigate whether social identity is also a cause of anxiety in second language learning in Pakistan. The researchers have focused the main and core issues of identity which are stuck in the minds of the language learners when they learn English language.
Keywords : Social Identity, Language learning Anxiety, Pakistani Students, Second Language Learners