The Role of Language Proficiency in Willingness to Communicate: A Case Study of Saudi EFL Learners

This study’s principal aim revolves around expanding comprehension of the facets affecting people’s readiness to use foreign languages. To achieve that, study investigates various elements verbal interaction between undergraduate English as a Foreign Language learners and their instructors in classroom. Linguistic skills are particular interest, especially connection learners’ speak during classes. The research aims answer question ‘How does language proficiency affect willingness communicate among Saudi EFL students classroom?’ Qualitative data was gathered through implementation triangulation strategy that incorporated focus-group discussions individual interviews. Moreover, takes inspiration from work MacIntyre (1994) Charos (1996), who focused on conceptual basis for studies. shows exhibit an unwillingness settings due perceived linguistic inadequacies, limited lexicon concerns they may make mistakes when attempting English, which would, turn, prompt further misunderstandings. concludes with recommendations studies similar institutions investigate other factors influence students’ communicate.