BREAKING THE “LANGUAGE BARRIER”: PSYCHOLINGUISTIC APPROACHES TO OVERCOMING SPEECH ANXIETY IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

 This article examines the widespread phenomenon known as the “language barrier,” its psychological roots, and effective methods for overcoming it. By analyzing the relationship between emotional filters and speech performance, the study provides practical strategies for students to transition from passive knowledge to active communication. The research emphasizes that speaking skills depend more on psychological readiness than on the size of one’s vocabulary.