JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
Vol. 2 No. 7 (2023): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature

AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ANXIETY IN SPAKING ENGLISH AT SMK KRISTEN 2 TOMOHON

Olivia Debora Lumeling (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Nihta V. F Liando (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Paula Hampp (Universitas Negeri Manado)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jun 2023

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the students' anxiety when speaking English in the eleventh grade at SMK Kristen 2 Tomohon. The goal of this study is to determine the extent of students' anxiety and the causes when speaking English. The qualitative method was employed in this study data gathered by observation and interview. According to the study's findings, 2 students (10%) are relaxed, 7 students (35%) reported mild anxiety, and 11 students (55%) are experiencing moderate anxiety. The factors cause anxiety are, they felt intimidated by the teacher, they did not understand or the material was difficult, they felt there was no preparation, or because the teacher did not explain clearly. It can be concluded that the majority of students have nervousness when speaking in English. It is crucial for English teachers to be paying attention. The teacher must provide encouragement to the students and speak confidently

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jotell

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JoTELL Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature is a peer-reviewed journal and published monthly; publishing research reports and conceptual analysis; within the fields of teaching English, English literature, and linguistics. It is published by the English Education Study Program of ...