No.

Categories of Speaking Anxiety

Theme (Coping Strategies of Speaking Anxiety)

Repeating ideas (F)

Frequency

1.

Affective Strategies

Relaxing

Take a deep breath (3), Calm down (2), Pauses (2), Close their eyes for a moment (1)

8

Requesting for teachers’ helpful comment

Looking at the teachers for comment (2), seek confirmation from the teachers (4)

6

2.

Cognitive Strategy

Thinking positively

Gain confidence (2), Not focusing on the mistakes (3)

5

3.

Behavioral Strategies

Preparing beforehand

Practice (4)

4

Avoiding eye-contact

Switch off webcams (5), Look at something else (2)

7

Responding immediately to teachers’ questions

Answer immediately (2), Joining discussions (1)

3

Participating in as many oral activities as possible

Volunteer to respond (3), Participate in speaking activities (1)

4