The Anxious Language Learner: A Saudi Woman's Story

by Taghreed M. Al-Saraj

Overview

If you're learning or teaching a foreign language, or simply love languages, then The Anxious Language Learner is a must-read.
An expert in the anxiety that often accompanies learning a foreign language, Dr.Taghreed M. Al-Saraj, takes you on the personal journey that led to the shocking discovery of her own language anxiety. She also unravels misconceptions about Saudi Arabia and in particular, the women who call it home. Read this book and you will ...
• understand the symptoms and causes of foreign language anxiety.
• discover how to coach yourself out of it.
• learn how teachers can guide their students through it.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940156672530
Publisher:	Educate Right Ltd.
Publication date:	04/02/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	148
File size:	373 KB

About the Author

Dr. Al-Saraj is an international educational researcher in applied linguistics, an author, and an entrepreneur. She started her own company, Educate Right Ltd, providing women leadership coaching and educational consulting. She has strong communication skills and is a public speaker, a self-motivated leader, and a great multi-cultural team worker. She has vast experience with different educational systems around the world. Her areas of expertise include research, program analysis, problem solving for educational institutions and most importantly empowering women to develop their leadership skills, confidence and presence.

Editorial Reviews

"This book will ignite your passion to learn something new--if not a new language then something else--because the author's passion for learning is contagious. The author's writing style makes the book appealing to different types of readers. The Anxious Language Learner combines storytelling with practical tips for both teachers and students in the language education field."

Host of Khawater, a popular Arabic TV Program - Ahmad Alshugairi

"Nearly every paragraph in this book is inspirational. Not only is language anxiety an interesting topic, but the spirit of the author and her love of knowledge is inspiring. Dr. Al-Saraj addresses one of the most common problems in the lives of language learners, and provides creative solutions as a recipe to alleviate the suffering that affects those learning a foreign language."

Managing Editor, Alyaum Newspaper, Saudi Arabia - Motlag Alanzi

"Dr. Taghreed's approach to the topic of foreign language anxiety is outstanding: She addresses the issue of foreign language anxiety through physical and emotional symptoms as well as culturally- sensitive surveys. And, she challenged herself to experience the language-learning process so she could understand foreign language anxiety firsthand. Her enthusiasm and dedication are deeply felt throughout the book."

English Instructor, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey - Emin Bostancioglu

"I tremendously enjoyed reading The Anxious Language Learner: A Saudi Woman's Story. It is an easy-flowing book and unquestionably a page-turner. Dr. Al Saraj provides both an account of her personal struggle in learning a foreign language, as well as a proficient piece of scientific evidence about foreign language anxiety. This is an invitation for language teachers to delve into themselves and see what hurdles they might have experienced while learning a foreign language"

Director, University Academic Preparation Program, Dar Al Hekma University, Saudi Arabia - Mariam Chanbour Ghalayini

"A splendid book! If you're learning a second language, The Anxious Language Learner will empower and encourage you. Before reading this book, I never thought about foreign language anxiety. Now, I realize I have it, but am inspired by the author's personal example to continue on, and to use her techniques to overcome my anxiety. If you're learning a second language, I highly recommend this book."

Foreign Language Student, Architect & Urban planner - Ghadeer Attallah