Análisis de la Incidencia de los Factores Socioemocionales en la Producción Oral de los Estudiantes de Inglés Como Lengua Extranjera en Colombia

Abstract

Over the years, learning English has evolved into a requirement in both personal and professional contexts. Consequently, many adults choose to invest significant time and financial resources in acquiring proficiency in the language. Nevertheless, the process of learning English often involve various challenges and frustrations, particularly in the domain of oral production. These difficulties may appear paradoxical, given that learners typically enroll in courses voluntarily and are highly motivated to achieve communicative competence in English. Exploring the underlying causes of these challenges, socio-emotional factors emerge as key determinants. Despite their relevance, these factors are frequently overlooked within the framework of foreign language acquisition. This study, therefore, sought to examine the influence of socio-emotional variables on the oral performance of adult English learners. The findings indicate that socio-emotional factors such as anxiety, lack of self-confidence, and diminished motivation constitute significant barriers to effective oral communication in English.