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Pre-service English Teacher’s Challenges in Public Speaking Anggraini, Helni; Mahdum; Daud, Afrianto
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): VOLUME 9 NUMBER 2, MARCH 2026
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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This study aims is to identify public speaking challenges which are mostly faced by pre-service English teacher’s at FKIP Universitas Riau during the English Students Conference (ESC). The ESC, which is part of the public speaking course aims to assess students' speaking skills in formal, academic settings.The method used was quantitative descriptive research, with data collected from 32 seventh-semester students through a validated questionnaire containing 40 items. Internal factors included linguistic and psychological aspects, while the learning environment included external aspects. The results of this study indicate that anxiety is the most common challenge, at a high level, while vocabulary was the highest challenge in linguistic aspects. Other psychological challenges were at a moderate level, such as lack of motivation, shyness, fear of making mistakes, and lack of self-confidence. Fluency, grammar, pronunciation, and comprehension are linguistic issues that are also at moderate level. External factors show minimal impact, with the lowest score coming from an unsupportive classroom environment and peers. In conclusion, psychological factors, especially anxiety, are the main challenges to effective public speaking performance. This highlights the need for targeted strategies focusing on anxiety management, building self-confidence, and creating a supportive learning environment.
Co-Authors Afrianto Daud AHMAD ARIF Amallia, Siti Anisa Khoiriyah Annisa Khoriah Anur Rohmin Arnani, Aan Arni Amir Ayu Ainun Khofifah Baehaqi Cameliani, Viona Depiriyani Depiriyani Desi Hariani DEWI CISELIA Dewi Rury Arindari Dhany Nuzulla Synta Diah Sukarni Dwi Kuslimawati Dwi Nurhasanah Eka Afrika eka rahmawati Era Mardia Sari ERMA PUSPITA SARI Fariza Ayang Viamita Fika Minata FIKA MINATA WATHAN Fitri Yanti Fitri Yanti Hadawiyah Hadawiyah Handayani, Sri Hendri Marhadi Hilaliah Indah Sari Dewi Indah Syafriani, Elvina Intan Permata Sari Krisna Mega Pratiwi Kurnia, Anita Lia Novianti Lily Marleni Lily Marpika Lopiyanah Lopiyanah Lucia Rafizka Claudia Mahdum Mariati, Piska Mariyam, Nelly Meika Risdayanti BR Ginting Meliyasari Meliyasari Meriadi Meta Rosdiana Muhammad Romadhon Nasution, Annio Indah Lestari Nelly Mariyam Nelly Maryam Nengah Wirke Nila Salsabila Niza, Hairun Novi Meryanti Nurlia, Ila Pebriandi, Pebriandi Pebriani, Sintiya Halisya Pradja Nur Isnaeini Purwanti Purwanti PUTU LUSITA NATI INDRIANI Rahmi Kurnia Rahmi Kurniati Ratnawati, Ramesia Rencima Pakpahan Reni Aryanti Ria Permata Sari Rini Anggelena Rizah Fahlevie RIZKI AMALIA Robiyati Robiyati Rohmin, Anur Rosdiana, Meta Rosi Ratna Sari Rya Dora Vitaloka Santi Violentina, Yollanda Dwi Sari, Linda Sari, Nur Purnama Satra Yunola SENDY PRATIWI RAHMADHANI Sendy Pratiwi Ramadhani Sendy Pratiwi Ramadhani Sintiya Halisya Pebriani Siti Aisyah Siti Aisyah SITI AISYAH HAMID Siti Amallia Sri Handayani Sri Munjayatun Suhartini Suhartini Suprida, Suprida Syarifa Nadira Syarifah Ismed TITIN DEWI SARTIKA SILABAN Turiyani Turiyani Turiyani Turiyani Turiyani Turiyani Tuti Farida Yantri Maputra Yeni Hartati Yessy Octa Fristika Yunola, Satra Yunola, Satria