The Literature Review on Facilitating L2 WTC From Teaching Perspective in Asian Countries

Abstract

The importance of communication in second language acquisition (SLA) has led to significant interest in the concept of willingness to communicate among researchers. However, existing literature on this topic has been largely theoretical, with limited focus on practical solutions that could benefit ESL teachers in their daily work. This article reviews past research on strategies to promote willingness to communicate, highlighting insights from studies on fostering second language communication. Nearly half of the studies reviewed emphasize the importance of the classroom environment in enhancing willingness to communicate. The findings suggest that teachers can encourage students to communicate by employing specific techniques and strategies, such as considering students’ interests, error correction methods, group dynamics, and motivation levels in learning the target language.