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Reducing Fear of Negative Evaluation in EFL Speaking Through Telegram-Mediated Language Learning Strategies

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|Dec 2025

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Language: English
Submitted on: Mar 23, 2025
Accepted on: Oct 7, 2025
Published on: Dec 3, 2025
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