Reduce learner anxiety in oral L2 practice through CLL-style counseling and non-punitive error treatment¶

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Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

The article reports that Community Language Learning uses counseling techniques in which the teacher acts as counselor and learners as clients, minimizing language learning complexes. It states that "CLL reduces students' fear of performing due to the anxiety of making mistakes" and that in the Fluency Way guide no group or individual is singled out for mistakes and criticism is avoided. Small-group discussion in a non-aggressive environment promotes learning within a secure community.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A friendly, non-aggressive environment with mutual trust, as CLL builds a sense of unity in motivating learners to study the target language fearlessly

Constraints¶

• The article ties this strategy to CLL and the Fluency Way guide; it does not claim tested anxiety reductions

Target Learners¶

• adult and tertiary second/foreign language learners, including very anxious students

Target Learning Goals¶

• willingness to speak the target language
• confidence in oral communication

Related Strategies¶

• Reduce anxiety and build self-confidence in older language learners

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Faramarz Samifanni. (2020). The Fluency Way: A Functional Method for Oral Communication. English Language Teaching, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v13n3p100