Overcoming anxiety to achieve the learning of a second language

Abstract

This intervention project was designed based on the need to help students to control the anxiety produced by   second language learning, are intervened educationally in order to work strategies that allow them to be aware of the anxiety generated by the oral practices, written and auditory exercises in the English subject. It is also intended to develop self-control strategies, facilitating the learning and management of the language, as well as maneuver negative anxiety to become positive and propel second language learning. The diagnostic made reveals that the students recognize the anxiety and know that there is a defense mechanism due to the insecurity they have when learning a foreign language, this allows them to control their emotion, resulting in a better language learning. The strategies were worked with seven activities designed to create trust climate and recognition of the psychological processes that are being in a group and provide security, encouraging students to face and overcome their anxiety. The results reflect the effectiveness of the designed program.