Abstract. This article investigates the psychological barriers in English language teaching in general education schools and analyzes evidence-based strategies to overcome them, drawing on both local observations and international research. Common psychological obstacles such as language anxiety, lack of motivation, and low self-esteem are discussed. Research from scholars such as Horwitz (1986), Dörnyei (2001), and Krashen (1982) is used to ground the findings. The paper proposes a set of interventions, including emotional scaffolding, student autonomy, and teacher training in English language teaching on international best practices.