Language learning anxiety in a group of psychology students at Universidad del Norte

This article shows the results of a research on anxiety caused by language learning. It focuses learning related to speaking skill. study intended find out external factors that produce in development oral competence group psychology students. In order attain objectives this study, instruments used were diaries, questionnaires, recordings (personal opinions, short presentations) and interviews. With regard relation activities, show all kind activities high degree students, especially non prepared tasks. They also lack participation class with strong rejection Among possible causes reticence, it is fact they do not want be mocked class. Also, Speaking skill was encouraged first levels prior approach. vital mention students are aware their some aspects language, such as, vocabulary, grammar fluency.