The Relationship between Language Learning Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Academic Level among Iranian EFL Learners

The present study is an attempt to explore the relationship between language learning anxiety, self-esteem, and academic level among Iranian EFL learners. To this end, two self-report questionnaires were administered to a total of 108 language learners enrolled for Teaching English as a Foreign Language in two universities in Shiraz, Iran. Results indicated a negative correlation between language learning anxiety and self-esteem among the learners. Similarly, language learning anxiety and academic level were found to be negatively correlated. However, a positive correlation was seen between the learners’ self-esteem and their academic level. The findings include pedagogical implications for both language learners and language teachers