2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 3
CollabWritive Special Issue
Available Online: 13 February 2026
Author/s:
Cheng, Gengjinyan
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Binhai School of Foreign Affairs of Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China
Abstract:
This study investigates the relationship between English public speaking anxiety, self-efficacy, and strategies among Chinese English majors at BSFA of TJFSU. With globalization promoting intercultural communication, English public speaking has become an essential skill, especially for students engaging in competitions aimed at telling Chinese stories to the world. Drawing on theories of anxiety, self-efficacy, and language learning strategies, the research adopts a descriptive design. A survey was conducted with a representative sample of Chinese English majors to examine their levels of public speaking anxiety, self-efficacy, and strategy use. Findings highlight how these factors interact and influence students’ ability to deliver complete and effective speeches in competition settings. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological and strategic dimensions of English public speaking in the EFL context. Ultimately, this study addresses gaps in existing research and offers practical implications for English majors, educators, and policymakers committed to fostering intercultural communicative competence and improving language proficiency.
Keywords: Chinese English majors, English public speaking anxiety, self-efficacy, strategies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26606
Cite this article:
Cheng, G. (2026). English public speaking anxiety, self-efficacy, and strategies during the competitions among English majors in China. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(3), 59-77. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26606