Finding Their Voice: Strategies to Encourage Confidence Amidst Anxiety

Dr. Robert Stroud discusses Finding Their Voice: Strategies to Encourage Confidence Amidst Anxiety Many language learners struggle to find their voice in the classroom due to Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA)—a persistent challenge driven by fear of mistakes, social judgment, and a sense of unpreparedness. These emotional and cognitive hurdles can silence students and limit their willingness to participate. This session explores how educators can help learners move beyond anxiety and into self-assured communication. Drawing on practical tools such as structured planning, scaffolded tasks, and AI-powered conversational support, participants will discover strategies that give students the confidence to speak up. Through collaborative dialogue, classroom-tested examples, and hands-on activities, the workshop will highlight how intentional classroom design can nurture learner voice, create emotionally supportive environments, and empower students to engage more fully in the language learning process. Join global educators, researchers, and technology leaders at MMVC25 for three days of inspiring, practical, and forward-thinking presentations and interactive sessions. 🔗 ZOOM Registration 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xvg2UCbVRmuS8FQtSYgHnw 📘 Full Program & Syllabus 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aKPAIU203oH2yCKPBgzSw6SGHdOIys9oAUR7z06kskg/edit?usp=sharing 📲 Join the Moodle Course 👉 https://integrating-technology.org/course/view.php?id=14 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsLt8oYvDYGpSHcGhRBBkyw/join