The Effects of Pronunciation Anxiety and Motivation on English Learners’ Willingness to Communicate

The present quantitative study intended to investigate the effect of Iranian EFL learners' pronunciation anxiety (PA) and motivation (PM) on their L2 willingness communicate (L2 WTC) in English classes. Additionally, it aimed at identifying which these two independent variables (PA or PM) could better predict WTC. To aims, a convenient sample 134 upper-intermediate learners were recruited from private language institutes one large cities Iran. Their proficiency level had already been determined by using written oral placement tests. gather necessary data, three questionnaires, namely, Baran-Lucarz's (2017) PA, PM, Simić’s (2014) WTC questionnaires used. Descriptive inferential statistics utilized answer research question study. Findings indicated that both under study, PA significant correlations with learners’ However, although results suggested predicted WTC, was found be stronger predictor. Implications findings suggestions for further are also offered.