The Views of Iranian and Indian University Students about the Effects of Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) Talks on Communication Apprehension and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety

Subject Areas : Journal of Studies in Learning and Teaching English

Sougand Akbarian ¹ , Ahmad R Lotfi ² , Fatemeh Karimi ³

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Received: 2025-07-01 Accepted : 2025-08-01 Published : 2025-09-13

Keywords: Communication apprehension (CA), foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA), technology, entertainment, design (TED) Talks,

Abstract :

Among available motivational tools in the field of language learning, Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) Talks can be mentioned. Moreover, both communication apprehension (CA) and foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA) have negative and debilitating effects on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. These feelings can be due to some factors, among which are linguistic difficulties, negative evaluation, and learners’ self-perception. Due to research scarcity on the effect of TED Talks on CA and FLCA, this research investigated learners’ views about the impact of Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) Talks on reducing CA and FLCA among 400 male and female Iranian and Indian university students who were purposefully selected from Iran and India. This study used a quantitative descriptive design. The study utilized the adapted versions of the PRCA-24 and FLCA questionnaires for the purpose of data collection. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and a Chi-square test. According to the results, according to the participants’ views, TED Talks had a significant effect on reducing their CA and FLCA regardless of their nationality. The results have some implications for English teachers, learners, and curriculum planners.

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