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Fayazi S, Pauline Roslin V. Language Learning Styles as Predictors of Communication Ability and Fear of Communication in Iranian ESP Learners (English for Specific Purposes). kurmanj 2026; 8 (2) :1-17
URL: http://kurmanj.srpub.org/article-2-255-en.html

The main aim of this study was to investigate whether language learning styles can predict communication ability and fear of communication in Iranian ESP learners (English for Specific Purposes) and to what extent this prediction is. For this purpose; 218 ESP learners were selected from 4 reputable institutions that held ESP classes using a convenient sampling method. In this descriptive-correlational study, the (PRCA-24), (SPCC) and (GRSLSS) questionnaires were used to collect data. To confirm the predictive role of language learning styles, there should be a significant relationship between learning styles, communication ability and fear of communication in Iranian ESP learners. Therefore, the relationship between variables was first analyzed using Pearson correlation analyses. Based on the statistical findings, all six learning styles were significantly were significantly correlated with fear of communication, while the four independent, avoidant, cooperative, and collaborative learning styles were significantly correlated with ESP learners’ perception of their ability to communicate. Furthermore, similar to the results of previous EFL studies, a significant and negative correlation between communication ability and fear of communication was also prevalent among ESP learners. To examine whether significant predictors of ESL learners’ learning styles could be identified, single and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. The findings showed that all language learning styles significantly predicted communication skills. Also, independent learning style had the strongest unique and significant statistical contribution to communication skills, while cooperative, avoidant, and collaborative learning styles were next in line. However, avoidant, dependent, and competitive learning styles failed to significantly predict fear of communication, while collaborative learning style was identified as the best predictor of fear of communication. And then the collaborative and independent styles were ranked next.