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The Foreign Learners' Difficulties in English Speaking and How to Solve the Problems Sabariyanto, Sabariyanto
Indonesian Journal of Instructional Media and Model Vol 3 No 1 (2021): Indonesian Journal of Instructional Media and Model
Publisher : Universitas Veteran Bangun Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32585/ijimm.v3i1.921

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The objectives of this research are (1) to describe the difficulties faced by foreign learner in English Speaking; and (2) to describe the foreign learner’s solutions to solve the difficulties faced in English speaking. The design of this research is a descriptive qualitative research.The result of this research showed that foreign learners did face difficulties in performing English conversation. The difficulties were categorized into four points, in accordance with Penny Ur’s theory: inhibition, nothing to say, low or uneven participation, and mother-tongue use. For the solutions to resolve the difficulties, there are four poins, in accordance with Jeremy Harmer’s theory: preparation, repetition, big groups small groups, or mandatory participation. And the foreign learners used improvising strategy by Jeremy Harmer, also to help themselves develop the speaking ability, foreign learners used repetition strategy by Jeremy Harmer as well.
PENGUATAN KETERAMPILAN PUBLIC SPEAKING MELALUI PELATIHAN KHITOBAH BAGI SANTRI MA AL-MUAYYAD SURAKARTA Dewi, Fitri Ana Ika; Wulandari, Maria; Sabariyanto, Sabariyanto; Santoso, Rochmat Budi; Pratama, Ikke Dewi; Safitri, Linda
Jurnal AbdiMas Nusa Mandiri Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Periode April 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Nusa Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33480/abdimas.v8i2.8205

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Public speaking skills in the context of khitobah are essential for students to support educational and da’wah activities. Students of MA Al-Muayyad Surakarta possess good potential due to their religious knowledge. However, challenges remain, including limited understanding of khitobah techniques, lack of confidence, and anxiety, compounded by the absence of regular practice. This community service program aims to provide reinforcement of students’ public speaking skills through khitobah training. The program involved problem sidentification, training, and evaluation using a service learning approach that integrates material delivery and direct practice. The achievement of the training program was evaluated through questionnaires and interviews to obtain an overview of participants’ responses and perceptions. The results indicate positive responses, with 84.2% of participants feeling assisted in understanding concepts and techniques, 79.9% reporting greater confidence, and 84.8% feeling more capable of managing nervousness. Interviews also suggest perceived benefits in self-confidence and readiness to perform. Overall, the training contributes positively to students’ readiness to engage in public speaking activities in both school and community contexts.