Exploring Turkish Students` Anxiety Towards Speaking English in The Classroom:;Strategies for Enhancing Speaking Confidence

I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to the individuals who have contributed significantly to the successful completion of this book. Firstly, I would like to express my appreciation to my husband, Selçuk ŞENTÜRK, for his unwavering support, encouragement, and understanding throughout my academic journey. His invaluable assistance and encouragement have been crucial in sustaining my motivation and morale during challenging times. I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my sons, Ertuğrul and Metehan, whose understanding, patience, and support during my studies were immeasurable. His willingness to create a peaceful study environment has allowed me to focus and excel in my academic pursuits. Additionally, I would like to thank my dear friend Zeynep SABURLU for her assistance and cooperation in conducting my questionnaire among her students, and to my colleague, Dr. Mehmet Burak BÜYÜKTOPÇU for his guidance and feedback on the publication procedure. Their guidance, patience, and unwavering support throughout the entire process were crucial to the successful completion of this book. Furthermore, I express my sincere gratitude to my friend and neighbour, Fatoş ERCIYES, for her invaluable comments and suggestions during the writing of my dissertation. Her thoughtful insights and feedback were instrumental in shaping the content and direction of this study. I would like to express my deep appreciation to my supervisor, Fei-Yu Chuang, for her invaluable guidance, support, and feedback throughout the course of my research. Her expertise, knowledge, and encouragement were instrumental in shaping the research design and outcomes of this study. And my final thanks go to University of Leicester for the opportunities it has provided me to conduct my MA thesis research before it has become the final version of this book