English glossophobia among private university apprentices of Bangladesh: A comparative study and sustainable recommendations

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Comparative analysis reveals public speaking anxiety among students, suggesting targeted recommendations for improvement.

About 70% of students reported experiencing glossophobia during public speaking, impacting their English communication skills.
Interviews with 150 participants highlighted social judgment and inadequate preparation as leading causes of this anxiety.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with students and instructors across six private universities in Bangladesh.
The findings underscore the need for institutions to implement supportive measures to alleviate glossophobia among learners.

Afrin et al. (2025) studied this question.

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