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How to Overcome Xenoglossophobia

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How to Overcome Xenoglossophobia
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Learning a new language is fun, right? Well, not for everyone. What you know about fear of speaking in a foreign language anxiety? Although it sounds frivolous, a phobia can take extreme forms. Xenoglossophobia tarnishes the learning experience for millions of people around the world. Are you ready to learn what xenoglossophobia is and, most importantly, how to beat it? Jump right into reading the article to learn about overcoming foreign language anxiety and the best ways to return the fun to your language lessons.

What is xenoglossophobia?

The word xenoglossophobia comes from the Greek language. The meaning of the word ‘xeno’ is foreign, and the meaning of the word ‘glosso’ is language. If you translate the word, xenoglossophobia means the fear of a foreign language, be it learning or speaking. We know xenoglossophobia as foreign language anxiety. Foreign language anxiety is a widespread problem. While it might sound like a mild problem, in reality, it leads to not-so-mild symptoms. Symptoms of Xenoglossophobia can include:

  • Shortness of breath

  • Irregular heartbeat

  • Nausea

  • Dry mouth

  • Shaking

  • Excessive sweating

    Have you ever felt any of the problems before your foreign language lesson or when you needed to speak in a foreign language? Then you probably have foreign language anxiety. Luckily, this article will give you a guide on how to overcome it.