College and University Does ER using e-books affect foreign language speaking anxiety? A pilot study more

Thu, Aug 10, 15:15-15:50 Asia/Makassar

Extensive reading (ER) programs usually use physical books; however, e-books are gaining popularity due to their affordability, mobility, wider variety, and easy integration with apps and websites. In this presentation, ER using e-books will be compared to physical books, specifically the pros and cons of each. Next, as ER gives opportunities to improve vocabulary knowledge, this should help reduce this particular cause of speaking anxiety, as learners will learn and review vocabulary related to explaining plots, characters, and their opinions about books that they have read. Lastly, a pilot study will be discussed which examines foreign language speaking anxiety (FLSA) before and after an ER treatment for one semester, from April 2023 until July 2023 in seven intact university English conversation classes for first- and second-year students (N= ≅175) *. Their opinions about e-books and their FLSA will be surveyed before and after ER with a FLSA Likert survey.