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Challenges in English Speaking: Palestinian Arab Students at Israeli Colleges

Tareq Murd*, Jamal Assadi, Malak Al-Rassim

Department of English Language and Literature, Sakhnin College, Sakhnin 3081000, Israel.

*Corresponding author: Tareq Murd

Published: February 13,2025

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between anxiety and learning outcomes in English language acquisition among Arab Palestinian students attending Israeli colleges. Anxiety, widely acknowledged as a significant barrier in educational settings—particularly in foreign language learning—often contributes to negative attitudes toward the learning process. Adopting a qualitative, inductive methodology, this research investigates the multifaceted aspects of anxiety affecting the targeted demographic. A sample of 67 participants completed a modified version of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) questionnaire, providing comprehensive data for analysis. The study begins by assessing the prevalence of anxiety among Arab Palestinian students, uncovering varying levels of anxiety across different stages of learning. Through extensive analysis, the research explores the sources and impacts of anxiety, as well as strategies for its management, offering detailed insights into its dynamics. Key findings highlight the critical roles of personal resources, teaching methods, and the classroom environment in shaping anxiety levels. Moreover, the study identifies distinct effects of anxiety on junior, intermediate, and senior students, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by learners at each level. These insights enhance understanding of the interplay between anxiety and English language acquisition, offering practical recommendations for educational interventions to foster supportive, anxiety-reducing learning environments. The findings of this research align with the results of a study conducted by Hyderpour et al., which demonstrated a correlation between test anxiety and performance in reading compre-hension tests within the context of English for General Purposes (EGP).

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How to cite this paper

Challenges in English Speaking: Palestinian Arab Students at Israeli Colleges

How to cite this paper: Tareq Murd, Jamal Assadi, Malak Al-Rassim. (2025). Challenges in English Speaking: Palestinian Arab Students at Israeli Colleges. The Educational Review, USA9(1), 65-77.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2025.01.010