A STUDY ON STUDENTS’ ANXIETY ON ENGLISH SPEAKING OF SMP TUNGGAL LESTARI INDRAGIRI HULU RIAU

Abstract

Speaking is an important part of everyone's life. This study aims to determine the level of speaking anxiety in the classroom of students of SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu and to find out the factors that influence speaking anxiety on the speaking ability of eighth grade students of SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu. This research uses mixed Sequential Explanatory method, conducted in May to July 2024 and located in SMP Tunggal Lestari Indragiri Hulu Riau. Eighth grade students in SMP Tunggal Lestari became the target population, while the sample was determined by Cluster Random Sampling, and the lottery method. The findings show that students in SMP Tunggal Lestari have a high level of anxiety when asked to speak English in class, the factors that make students feel afraid and nervous because of their lack of understanding in speaking English and fear of being laughed at by friends in class, from the results of this study can be a reference for teachers to pay attention to students in class when asked to speak English. teachers can create a positive class so that students are more supported when making mistakes when speaking English in class. and provide additional researchers will expand the sample or research location