Attitudes that cause speaking difficulties to EFL learners. A case study with ten students from “Enrique Cabrera Barroso y Urbana high school” BUAP
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2023-11
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Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
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“This study was based on a qualitative method approach and answered the following research questions: 1. What are the attitudes students show while they are talking in public in English Language? 2. What are the possible reasons for those attitudes? This research addresses the speaking difficulties faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, aiming to identify the attitudes contributing to these challenges. Conducted in a high school in Puebla, Mexico, the study involves ten participants aged 14- 15. The methodology is qualitative, utilizing a case study approach with two instruments: a behavior checklist and a survey. Key results, including behavior patterns and identified attitudes, are highlighted. Pedagogical implications are discussed, emphasizing the importance of strategies fostering positive attitudes in the EFL classroom. This study contributes to students' personal and cultural development, providing insights for future research on language learning attitudes. A list of references is provided for further exploration
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