Qualitative Data on TikTok Live Chat Interactions with Native English Speakers and Their Impact on EFL Learners' Willingness to Communicate and Anxiety Reduction

Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and non-participant observations of six Chinese EFL learners over a nine-month period. The dataset includes anonymized interview transcripts, observational notes, and demographic information of participants.

The research is grounded in Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), emphasizing observational learning, self-efficacy, and intrinsic motivation.The data reveal that TikTok's interactive and low-anxiety environment enhances learners' confidence, motivation, and language proficiency through authentic communication and immediate feedback. This dataset is suitable for researchers in applied linguistics, computer-assisted language learning (CALL), educational technology, and psychology interested in social media-based language learning, anxiety reduction, and WTC.