Speaking exams with less anxiety in Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Assessment (ICALA): mirroring EFL learners’ foreign language anxiety, shyness, autonomy, and enjoyment

• Published in: Language Testing in Asia Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 3 - 20
• Main Authors: Elov, Botir, Abdullayeva, Irodakhon, Raupova, Laylo, Kholikov, Azam, Mirkasimova, Marguba
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 14.01.2025; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Anxiety; Assessment; Autonomy; CAI; Classroom communication; Computer assisted instruction; Computer assisted language learning; Computers; Confidence; Content and Language Integrated Learning; Education; EFL learners; English; English (Second Language); English as a second language instruction; English as a second language tests; English Language Learners; Enjoyment; Foreign language anxiety; Foreign language learning; Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Assessment; Language assessment; Language Education; Language of Instruction; Language Teachers; Medium of instruction; Multivariate Analysis; Oral English; Second Languages; Shyness; Statistical analysis; Students; Test Anxiety; Testing and Evaluation; Unveiling the Potential Avenues in Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Assessment (ICALA): A Focus on Pros and Cons; Writing Apprehension; Shyness; Autonomy; Enjoyment; Intelligent Computer-Assisted Language Assessment; EFL learners; Foreign language anxiety

A significant number of students experience anxiety when asked to speak in English. This unease, often rooted in factors such as shyness, lack of confidence, uncertainty, and a lack of motivation, can hinder their active participation during English oral exams. One of the most important goals that e...