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Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo
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EFL Students’ Perspectives of Anxiety in Online Speaking Class Firda Alvina Maharani; Tusino; Juita Trina
TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education
Publisher : TRANSBAHASA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/jllce.v6i2.237

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Speaking anxiety is one of the most common challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, particularly in online learning environments where interaction is mediated by technology. Although many studies have examined foreign language anxiety, limited research has explored students’ perspectives on speaking anxiety specifically in online speaking classes and the strategies they use to manage it. This study aims to investigate EFL students’ perspectives on speaking anxiety in online speaking classes and to identify the strategies they use to cope with this anxiety. This research employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with 10 EFL students who had experience participating in online speaking classes. The interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify common patterns and themes related to students’ experiences. The findings reveal that speaking anxiety in online classes is influenced by several factors, including linguistic limitations, technical challenges such as unstable internet connections and audio problems, and psychological factors such as nervousness and fear of making mistakes. The study also found that students use various strategies to manage their anxiety, including digital support tools, preparation and practice strategies, and psychological coping strategies. These findings highlight the importance of creating supportive online speaking environments and providing opportunities for preparation and technological support to help students manage speaking anxiety and improve their confidence in English communication.
Figurative Language in Selected Song Lyrics of NIKI’s Nicole Album Tusino; Puspa Dewi; Sri Maryani
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v7i1.3118

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Despite the extensive studies on figurative language in song lyrics, limited research has specifically explored emotional functions of figurative language in contemporary pop albums by Asian artists, particularly in NIKI’s Nicole album. This study aims to examine figurative language used in the lyrics of a few of NIKI’s songs from the Nicole album. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method focusing on documents through content analysis. The primary data of this study were a few chosen tracks from NIKI's Nicole album with an emphasis on the lyrics of the songs investigated. To examine the data, the songs were listened to several times, and the lyrics were carefully read to comprehend meanings of the metaphorical language. The data were gathered based on the categories of metaphorical language and categorized for further examination. Findings revealed that eight songs used 75 different types of figurative language which included metaphor as the most frequently used type. The five varieties of figurative language included personification, simile, hyperbole, irony, and metaphor. The use of figurative language created intense emotional expressions which included regret and despair and melancholy. The study demonstrates that song lyrics achieve their highest poetic and beautiful and emotional effects through the use of figurative language which also helps to express the song's main message. 
Co-Authors Firda Alvina Maharani Juita Trina Puspa Dewi Sri Maryani