Research on Chinese Language Learning Anxiety of International Students in China

Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v7i4.3848

Lingling Tang1, Renyu Mu2

1. Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities
2. Zunyi Normal University

Abstract

China's growing international influence has attracted more and more international students to study in China. International students are more or less accompanied by language anxiety in the process of learning Chinese. This research analyzes the Chinese language learning anxiety of international students in China through a questionnaire survey, including social processes and affective processes, and attempts to propose strategies to reduce the Chinese language learning anxiety of international students through the research results.

Keywords

International students, Chinese language learning, anxiety, strategy

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