English Learning Anxiety Among Eighth-Grade Students at Daarurrahman Islamic Boarding School
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English Learning Anxiety Among Eighth-Grade Students at Daarurrahman Islamic Boarding School. This research examines English learning anxiety among eighth-grade students at Daarurrahman Islamic Boarding School, where preliminary observations showed students avoiding participation due to fear of mistakes, peer judgment, and perceived difficulty of English. Using descriptive quantitative methodology with purposive sampling (N=25), data was collected through questionnaires (FLCAS) and observations. Results revealed moderate anxiety levels (mean FLCAS score=61.84), with male students displaying higher anxiety (63.07) than females (60.00). Fear of negative evaluation emerged as the predominant anxiety factor, exacerbated by limited English exposure and resources in this EFL context. These findings highlight the need for anxiety-aware pedagogy in Islamic boarding schools to create safer language learning environments.
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