Second Language Anxiety

Discover the groundbreaking insights in Second Language Anxiety by Richard L. Sparks, published by Multilingual Matters in 2025. This comprehensive hardback edition spans 348 pages and consolidates three decades of research on the intricate relationship between first language (L1) skills and second language (L2) aptitude. Sparks reveals how these factors serve as confounding variables in studies of language anxiety, illuminating the profound impact that anxiety levels have on learners' language achievement. This book is essential for educators, researchers, and language learners alike, offering a fresh perspective that has the potential to transform our understanding of language anxiety. Dive into this pivotal work and explore how it can reshape your approach to language learning and teaching.