SUHADA. 2020. Factor Affecting Students‟ Language anxiety In Speaking
Performance In the Classroom AT Mts State Model In Sorong. (Guided by Kriss
Uluelang S.Pd., M.Pd and Yuliana A. S.Pd., M.Pd).
The purpose of this study was to determine the main factors of the emergence
of anxiety in grade VIII students at the Mts Negeri Sorong Model school.
Specifically, this seeks to identify what factors can contribute to student anxiety in
speaking English based on student perspectives. The method used in this research
is a qualitative method with a case study approach. six students who were
participants in this study. Data is collected through structured classroom
observations and interviews.
The results showed in two factors, namely internal factors (Attitude, talking in
front of the class, being laughed at by peers, students 'beliefs about speaking
English, lack of preparation and always feeling unprepared) and external factors
(teacher's personality) These findings indicate that teachers must be better at
dealing with student anxiety in order to arouse students' motivation to speak and
more motivate students not to worry when making mistakes in the process of
learning to speak using English. riding with confidence and fluency in English
class. Therefore, teachers are encouraged to be creative enough to design better
techniques that can encourage students to talk more. Finally, the teacher must also
provide material that contributes to students' vocabulary and confidence, so
students have better performance in speaking English in the future