What can teachers do to reduce the level of anxiety in the classroom?

What can teachers do to reduce the level of anxiety in the classroom?

1. Give students time to plan and prepare what they will say.

2. Create a positive atmosphere where students can feel self-confident.

3. Do not pressure students to speak in front of their classmates.

4. Let students know that making mistakes is part of the process when learning another language.

5. Show interest in students’ ideas and in their language learning process.

6. Provide positive feedback to those students who are making an effort to participate.

7. Plan collaborative and small groups activities to give learners the opportunity to interact in the second language.

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