The Relationship between Fear of MakingMistakes and Self-Confidence Level in LanguageLearning: A Review Article

Abstract

In parallel with recent developments, today it is obvious that the investigation of emotional factors shows a gradual increase in terms of language learning. Therefore, this review identifies the connection between fear of making mistakes and self-confidence levels in order to delineate the literature. Moreover, probable solutions are demonstrated with the intense emphasis on details of the issue. Taking the individual differences into consideration, the paper discusses and reviews the studies through the lens of underlying reasons that can be revealed with the sources ranging from classroom contexts to possible interactional opportunities that trigger the fear of mistakes and selfconfidence levels. This review article contributes to the theories and gives additional evidence for further development in accordance with the present literature while also providing the theoretical portrait of a better and ideal language learning journey through the necessary steps that need to be taken.