WHY SOME STUDENTS UNDERSTAND ENGLISH BUT CANNOT SPEAK:A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Keywords:
Speaking anxiety, receptive skills, productive skills, self-confidence, psychological barriers, English language learningAbstract
Many students demonstrate a strong ability to understand English through listening and reading, yet struggle to express themselves orally. This phenomenon can be explained from a psychological perspective. Factors such as speaking anxiety, fear of making mistakes, low self-confidence, perfectionism, and limited opportunities for active communication play a significant role. Psychological barriers often prevent learners from transferring passive knowledge into active language use. Additionally, classroom environments that prioritize accuracy over fluency may increase stress and inhibit spontaneous speech. Understanding these psychological factors is essential for developing effective teaching strategies that encourage confidence, reduce anxiety, and promote communicative competence among English language learners
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