FROM ANXIETY TO EXPRESSION: CHALLENGES FACED BY BEAP (BASICS OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES) STUDENTS IN THE IGCSE (INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) SPEAKING EXAM AT WESTMINSTER PRE-FOUNDATION COURSES

FROM ANXIETY TO EXPRESSION: CHALLENGES FACED BY BEAP (BASICS OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES) STUDENTS IN THE IGCSE (INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) SPEAKING EXAM AT WESTMINSTER PRE-FOUNDATION COURSES | Zenodo Skip to main Communities My dashboard Log in Sign up Zenodo is currently experiencing slowness and intermittent outages due to heavy automated traffic from bots and AI crawlers. We are aware of the problem, and our team is focused on stabilizing the service. Thank you for your patience. Published May 6, 2026 | Version v1 Journal article Open FROM ANXIETY TO EXPRESSION: CHALLENGES FACED BY BEAP (BASICS OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES) STUDENTS IN THE IGCSE (INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION) SPEAKING EXAM AT WESTMINSTER PRE-FOUNDATION COURSES Authors/Creators Khadjikhanova, Sabina (Editor) 1 Muxtorova-Haitova, Nilufar (Editor) 1 Show affiliations 1. Westminster International University in Tashkent Description Speaking assessments, such as the IGCSE oral exam, pose notable challenges for learners in the Basics of English for Academic Purposes (BEAP) course, particularly when students must transition quickly to effective spoken communication. This study investigates the factors contributing to anxiety and limited performance among BEAP students at Westminster Pre-Foundation Courses. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through students’ speaking performance recordings and classroom observations. The findings reveal that speaking anxiety, fear of negative evaluation and lack of spontaneous speaking practice are key barriers affecting student performance. Additionally, time pressure and unfamiliar exam formats further intensify these challenges. The study also identifies that structured speaking activities, peer collaboration, and continuous formative feedback can significantly enhance students’ confidence and fluency. Overall, the research emphasises the importance of addressing emotional states of students and their effect on their performance and suggests pedagogical adjustments within BEAP programmes to better support learners’ transition from anxiety to confident expression. Files 396-402.pdf Files (233.1 kB) Name Size Download all 396-402.pdf md5:64a480412b9325f62c00cfda54e6bc9b 233.1 kB Preview Download Additional details References 1.Alamri, W. and Qasem, F. (2024). 'Foreign language speaking anxiety in relation to gender: Students and teachers' perceptions', Cogent Education. 2.Bielak, J. and Mystkowska-Wiertelak, A. (2024). 'Emotions and emotion regulation in L2 classroom speaking tasks: A mixed-methods study', The Modern Language Journal. 3.Chen, Z. (2024). 'Speaking anxiety, expectancy-value beliefs and spoken English proficiency', SAGE Open. 4.Lee, K. and Ye, Y. (2021). 'The underlying structure of foreign language anxiety in integrated speaking assessment', Language Education & Assessment, 4(3). 5.Malik, S., Oteir, I. and Alotaibi, A. (2024). 'An empirical investigation of the relationship between individual learner factors and foreign language speaking anxiety in EFL university learners', International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 7(2). 31 Views 16 Downloads Show more details All versions This version Views Total views 31 31 Downloads Total downloads 16 16 Data volume Total data volume 3.7 MB 3.7 MB More info on how stats are collected.... Versions External resources Indexed in OpenAIRE Communities Keywords and subjects Keywords BEAP, IGCSE speaking exam, speaking anxiety, oral proficiency, oral formative feedback, language assessment. Details DOI DOI Badge DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20055815 Markdown [](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20055815) reStructuredText .. image:: https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.20055815.svg :target: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20055815 HTML <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20055815"><img src="https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.20055815.svg" alt="DOI"></a> Image URL https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.20055815.svg Target URL https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20055815 Resource type Journal article Publisher Zenodo Published in Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 13(5), 396-402, ISSN: 2349-5707, 2026. Languages English Rights License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International The Creative Commons Attribution license allows re-distribution and re-use of a licensed work on the condition that the creator is appropriately credited. Read more Citation Export Technical metadata Created May 6, 2026 Modified May 6, 2026 Jump up About About Policies Infrastructure Principles Projects Roadmap Contact Blog Blog Support Help FAQ Developers REST API OAI-PMH Contribute GitHub Donate Funded by Powered by CERN Data Centre & InvenioRDM Status Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms of Use This site uses cookies. Find out more on how we use cookies Accept all cookies Accept only essential cookies

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