Abstract
Anxiety can be an element impairing the language learning process, consuming attention and cognitive resources that could otherwise be spent on learning. The purpose of the present paper is to examine the sources and treatment of anxiety occurring in language learning situations which may offer suggestions for English teaching. First part tries to reveal the sources of anxiety. Second part addresses the problem of how to manage anxiety. Those are done based on the existing theories and studies. Third part reports the questionnaire results I obtained, which indicate that most of the subjects feel anxiety in English communication with non-Japanese regardless of their English ability. The teacher's role is not only to give knowledge, but also to support and encourage students in speaking up in the target language by helping them to remove excessive anxiety and to build confidence. Good preparations in the classroom will contribute to positive attitudes toward speaking English in the real world.
