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Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale 
Horwitz, E. K., Horwitz, M. B., & Cope, J. (1986). Foreign language classroom anxiety. The 
Modern Language Journal, 70(2), 125‐132. 
 
1. I never feel quite sure of myself when I am speaking in my foreign language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
2. I don't worry about making mistakes in language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
3. I tremble when I know that I'm going to be called on in language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
4. It frightens me when I don't understand what the teacher is saying in the foreign language. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
5. It wouldn't bother me at all to take more foreign language classes. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
6. During language class, I find myself thinking about things that have nothing to do with the 
course. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
 
2 
 
7. I keep thinking that the other students are better at languages than I am. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
8. I am usually at ease during tests in my language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
9. I start to panic when I have to speak without preparation in language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
10. I worry about the consequences of failing my foreign language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
11. I don't understand why some people get so upset over foreign language classes. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
12. In language class, I can get so nervous I forget things I know. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
13. It embarrasses me to volunteer answers in my language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
14. I would not be nervous speaking the foreign language with native speakers. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
3 
 
15. I get upset when I don't understand what the teacher is correcting. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
16. Even if I am well prepared for language class, I feel anxious about it. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
17. I often feel like not going to my language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
18. I feel confident when I speak in foreign language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
19. I am afraid that my language teacher is ready to correct every mistake I make. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
20. I can feel my heart pounding when I'm going to be called on in language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
21. The more I study for a language test, the more con‐ fused I get. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
22. I don't feel pressure to prepare very well for language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
4 
 
23. I always feel that the other students speak the foreign language better than I do. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
24. I feel very self‐conscious about speaking the foreign language in front of other students. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
25. Language class moves so quickly I worry about getting left behind. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
26. I feel more tense and nervous in my language class than in my other classes. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
27. I get nervous and confused when I am speaking in my language class. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
28. When I'm on my way to language class, I feel very sure and relaxed. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
29. I get nervous when I don't understand every word the language teacher says. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
30. I feel overwhelmed by the number of rules you have to learn to speak a foreign language. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
5 
 
31. I am afraid that the other students will laugh at me when I speak the foreign language. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
32. I would probably feel comfortable around native speakers of the foreign language. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 
33. I get nervous when the language teacher asks questions which I haven't prepared in 
advance. 
Strongly agree  Agree
Neither agree
nor disagree 
Disagree Strongly disagree 
 

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