Expanding understanding of reading anxiety: A new research agenda to Zhou’s (2017) “Foreign language reading anxiety in a Chinese as a Foreign Language Context”

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2025-03-17

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University of Hawaii National Foreign Language Resource Center
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Foreign language reading anxiety (FLRA) remains a significant challenge for learners of Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL), affecting their reading comprehension and overall language proficiency. Zhou (2017) provided a foundational analysis of FLRA, identifying key contributors such as comprehension difficulties, pronunciation-related stress, and cognitive overload associated with logographic scripts. However, Zhou’s study leaves several critical aspects unexplored, including the dynamic nature of FLRA over time, variations in FLRA between heritage and non-heritage learners, and the potential of technology-assisted interventions in mitigating reading anxiety. We expand on Zhou’s 2017 findings by integrating recent empirical research on metacognitive strategies, AI-driven learning tools, and differentiated instructional approaches. Additionally, this paper highlights future research directions, including the necessity of longitudinal studies to track FLRA progression, the effectiveness of blended learning approaches, and the role of learner variability in shaping reading anxiety experiences. By addressing these gaps, this response offers a more comprehensive framework for understanding and alleviating FLRA, with implications for CFL curriculum design and instructional practice.

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Foreign Language Reading Anxiety (FLRA), Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) learners, Chinese L2 learners, foreign language reading, metacognitive reading strategies, AI-driven learning, pedagogical reading interventions, longitudinal reading anxiety research, heritage and non-heritage readers

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Zhou, S., & Teng, M. F. (2025). Expanding understanding of reading anxiety: A new research agenda to Zhou’s (2017) “Foreign language reading anxiety in a Chinese as a Foreign Language Context”. Reading in a Foreign Language, 37(1): 1-10. https://hdl.handle.net/10125/67486

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