Exploring Vocational High School Students Speaking Anxiety: Causes and Proposed Strategies

Amanda Novi Wibisono; Zainul Aminin

doi:10.61722/jmia.v2i5.6648

Authors

Amanda Novi Wibisono Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Zainul Aminin Universitas Negeri Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61722/jmia.v2i5.6648

Keywords:

speaking anxiety, causes of speaking anxiety, vocational high school student

Abstract

This study aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the causes of speaking anxiety and the strategies employed to overcome it among 11^th grade students in a hospitality major. This research was conducted using qualitative design with 34 students from a vocational high school in Mojokerto as participants. The data were collected using open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to gather rich, detailed perspectives. The findings indicate that speaking anxiety is a multifactorial phenomenon. The primary causes identified include low English proficiency, lack of familiarity with tasks, lack of self-confidence, and fear of making mistakes. This study concludes that speaking is a complex challenge.

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