Students’ Anxiety in Speaking English

Abstract

This study investigates students' anxiety in expressing their English in a speaking class. This study examines anxiety and sources of anxiety when students speak English. This is a case study where data were obtained through interviews. Data were analyzed descriptively and interpreted to answer research questions. This study revealed that students experience two kinds of anxiety, the nature of anxiety and static anxiety. The findings also indicate that student anxiety in English classes was caused by lack of vocabulary and lack of preparation before they deliver their presentation in front of the class. To tackle those issues, lecturers should be more aware of students’ anxiety in order to help students gain self-confidence to speak in English class.