A Study on Speaking Anxiety of English Education Study Program Students at the University of Palangka Raya

Yoskapela; Susanty; Bahing; Ristati

doi:10.37304/ebony.v2i1.4065

Authors

Yoskapela English Education Study Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, University of Palangka Raya
Susanty English Education Study Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, University of Palangka Raya
Bahing English Education Study Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, University of Palangka Raya
Ristati English Education Study Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, University of Palangka Raya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37304/ebony.v2i1.4065

Keywords:

EFL Speaking Anxiety, EFL Speaking Anxiety Levels

Abstract

English-speaking anxiety is a specific phenomenon in the context of English language learning which has debilitating consequences on EFL learners’ speaking skills if the condition is severe. Focusing on this issue, this study was intended to describe the levels of speaking anxiety of English Education Study Program’s fourth-semester students who are taking Advanced English-Speaking Course at University of Palangka Raya. To obtain the objective, the data were collected through observation, questionnaire, and documentation. The result of data analysis revealed that the participants mostly experience a moderate speaking anxiety level because their average number of speaking anxiety signs as observed is 2, and their average FLSAS score from the questionnaire is 53.83. As evidenced by the data distribution, 15 participants (42.9%) have a moderate level, followed by 14 participants (40.0%) who have a low level and 6 participants (17.1%) who have a high level. Furthermore, it can be inferred that the higher the level of speaking anxiety is, the lower the speaking score they have. Concerning this result, it is suggested that the lecturers should formulate teaching strategies to help students reduce their speaking anxiety. Likewise, students should be active in finding ways to alleviate their speaking anxiety level.

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