the correlation between iraqi efl university students’ willingness to communicate and productive skills performance
Willingness to communicate refers to a person's intention to use language for communication, which can significantly impact with the development of productive skills and language learning. Moreover, Speaking is an interactive skill that combines information production, reception, and processing. Furthermore, writing is an essential skill for language learners. However, it is found as a difficult skill, particularly in situations where students challenge several writing problems (Fareed et al, 2016). This study aims at: firstly, identifying Iraqi EFL university students’ willingness to communicate, and performance in language productive skills. Secondly, recognizing the correlation between WTC and student’s performance in language productive skills. A sample of (300) fourth-year students at English Language Departments are selected from Iraqi universities. Three instruments are used to achieve the aims of this study: WTC scale from (Weaver’s scale, 2005): speaking test (interview) and writing test (writing an essay) have been constructed by the researcher. The findings reveal that the students have moderate level in productive skills (speaking and writing), and a good level for WTC. Furthermore, the findings also reveal that students’ productive skills are statistically correlated with WTC. Moreover, finally, conclusions are put forward in accordance with the results of the study. (Published abstract)