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IJARW2999
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WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH: FACILITATING AND INHIBITING FACTORS AMONG FIRST-YEAR EFL STUDENTS AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY
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| Published in: |
International Journal Of All Research Writings |
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IJARW |
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2582-1008 |
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Volume 7 Issue 10 |
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7
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| Published On: |
4/21/2026 9:26:56 PM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Nguyen Thi Hanh Hong |
| Institute: |
School of Foreign Languages |
Co - Author Details
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| Duong Que Linh |
School of Foreign Languages |
Abstract
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English language |
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willingness to communicate, EFL learners, speaking anxiety, teacher support, SFL |
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Willingness to communicate (WTC) has increasingly drawn attention in second and foreign language acquisition research as a key predictor of learners' active language use. Despite its recognized importance, little research has examined WTC specifically within Vietnamese tertiary EFL contexts, where institutional and socio-cultural factors may shape communication behaviour in distinct ways. This study investigated the factors that either promote or inhibit WTC among 40 first-year English-major students at the School of Foreign Languages, Thai Nguyen University. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire, semi-structured individual interviews, and classroom observation over one semester. Quantitative results revealed that the majority of participants demonstrated moderate WTC levels, with confidence and perceived teacher support emerging as the strongest positive predictors. Conversely, speaking anxiety, fear of negative evaluation, and limited vocabulary were the most frequently cited barriers. Qualitative data further revealed that classroom atmosphere and peer dynamics played a decisive role in shaping students' moment-to-moment communication decisions. These findings suggest that interventions targeting affective climate and scaffolded speaking tasks may be effective in increasing WTC among Vietnamese EFL learners at the first-year level. |
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IEEE
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Nguyen Thi Hanh Hong, Duong Que Linh, "WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH: FACILITATING AND INHIBITING FACTORS AMONG FIRST-YEAR EFL STUDENTS AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY", International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol. 7, no. 10, pp. 282-288, 2026.
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MLA
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Nguyen Thi Hanh Hong, Duong Que Linh "WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH: FACILITATING AND INHIBITING FACTORS AMONG FIRST-YEAR EFL STUDENTS AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY." International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol 7, no. 10, 2026, pp. 282-288.
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APA
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Nguyen Thi Hanh Hong, Duong Que Linh (2026). WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH: FACILITATING AND INHIBITING FACTORS AMONG FIRST-YEAR EFL STUDENTS AT THAI NGUYEN UNIVERSITY. International Journal Of All Research Writings,
7(10), 282-288.
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