A Case Study of a Foreign Language Learner with Severe Learning Problem: The Role of Anxiety
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This study is a case study of a foreign language learner with severe learning problem. After selecting the subject, he was interviewed by the researcher for some sessions. The researcher discussed the items of some valid questionnaires about anxiety. Some parts of the so called interview were taped with the learner's collaboration and consciousness. Then the results were analyzed by classifying the items of the questionnaire and taking into account the cross check items. It was found that the participant was suffering from anxiety in English language classrooms.
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