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English Language Speaking Anxiety Among Public University Undergraduates

Table 4: Fear of negative evaluation dimension

Items Mean Standard Deviation
10. I worry about the consequences of failing my foreign language class. 4.32 .955
5. It wouldn't bother me at all to take more foreign language classes. 4.05 1.054
28. When I'm on my way to language class, I feel very sure and relaxed. 3.51 1.077
22. I don't feel pressure to prepare very well for language class. 3.50 1.061
16. Even if I am well prepared for language class, I feel anxious about it. 3.45 1.138
3. I tremble when I know that I'm going to be called on in language class. 3.38 1.152
20. I can feel my heart pounding when I'm going to be called on in language class. 3.36 1.164
12. In language class, I can get so nervous I forget things I know. 3.21 1.176
25. Language class moves so quickly I worry about getting left behind. 3.02 1.069
11. I don't understand why some people get so upset over foreign language classes. 2.96 1.057
8. I am usually at ease during tests in my language class. 2.66 1.027
26. I feel more tense and nervous in my language class than in my other classes. 2.44 1.191
21. The more I study for a language test, the more confused I get. 2.16 .978
6. During language class, I find myself thinking about things that have nothing to do with the course. 2.05 .973
17. I often feel like not going to my language class. 1.66 .879
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