alleryWhat did research find about listening anxiety and comprehension in second-language learners?
ANegatively correlated
BEntirely unrelated
CPerfectly equal
DPositively correlated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Negatively correlated
1. Listening anxiety was found to be a major obstacle in L2 listening tasks.
2. Researchers found it related to comprehension in the expected direction.
3. More anxiety went with lower comprehension.
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