(Universidad de Córdoba, 2024-07-11) Machado Pineda, Nikolas Rafael; Monterroza Medina, Aura Cristina; Aguas Castillo, Pedro Pablo; Herazo Rivera, José David; García Montes, Paula Andrea
This study aimed to describe the lived experiences of two fourth-semester students
struggling with FLA during speaking activities in a communication IV class. This study applies
Giorgi's five-step method for conducting phenomenological analysis. Data collection methods
included in-depth interviews and the use of a researcher’s diary. The analysis revealed four
prominent themes from the data: The Outwardness of a speaking experience, Perceptions of the
unknown of anxiety, The presence of a teacher as a figure of support, and Awareness of a latent
experience. The results indicated that some university students of the English program are
affected by FLA, specifically, during the development of speaking activities. Showing the
different manifestations, causations, statements, reflections, and emotions of the participants that
portrayed the phenomenon in essence. The research underscores the significance of awareness
and sympathy for students struggling with FLA that affects their development and performance
of a foreign language.
