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ANALYSIS OF SPEAKING ANXIETY ON VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH PERFORMANCE Haninda, Viola; Rahmah, Leny Saili; Hidayat, Hamdan
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 2 (2025): New Applications and Perspectives in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EF
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i2.9664

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Many EFL students feel that speaking in English is the most difficult skill, So this triggers the emergence of speaking anxiety among students. This study aims to analyze the level of anxiety in speaking English as well as the factors that influence speaking anxiety among the 11th grade students of SMKN 1 Stabat. The study used a qualitative approach with random sampling technique in class XI of Beauty and Spa Management which totaled 27 students. Google Form was used to distribute the questionnaire, which is based on the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) by Horwitz et al. (1986) and has 31 question items formatted in a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2007, along with interviews and observations. The majority of students reported experiencing moderate levels of anxiety, with test anxiety being the most common.  According to Horwtz et al. (1986), the elements of student speaking anxiety are divided into three categories: test anxiety, communicative fear, and fear of receiving poor judgment. A homogeneous and supportive learning environment, where all students come from the same major and gender, plays an important role in reducing anxiety levels. The negative impact of anxiety on students' speaking performance was not significant as students were able to manage their anxiety well. This finding confirms the importance of creating a conducive learning environment to increase students' confidence and active participation in English language learning.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRESENTATION, PRACTICE, AND PRODUCTION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS ON DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Stefani, Adira Nabila; Hidayat, Hamdan; Gaffar, Muhammad Andriana
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.7242

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This study aims to test the effectiveness of the PPP (Presentation, Practice, and Production) method in improving descriptive text writing skills among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri Bandung. The PPP method is implemented through three stages: Presentation, Practice, and Production. In the Presentation stage, the teacher delivers the material in a structured manner. In the Practice stage, students engage in guided writing practice. Whereas in the Production stage, students produce writing independently. This study uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design, employing the one-group pretest-posttest technique. Data were collected through descriptive writing tests before and after the implementation of the PPP method. The research results show a significant improvement in students' writing skills after the implementation of the PPP method. The average pretest score of 56.94 increased to 68.85 on the posttest. Statistical analysis using the paired t-test showed a significance value (p < 0.05), which means that the PPP method is effective in improving students' descriptive writing skills. Based on these findings, it is concluded that the PPP method is an effective teaching strategy and is recommended for use in teaching descriptive text writing.
English Education Students’ Perceptions of the Teaching Profession and PPG Program Toward Their Interest in Becoming Professional Teachers Umahati, Zanati Tahta; Hidayat, Hamdan; Ruswandi, Riki
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.10060

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This study aims to determine English Language Education students' perceptions of the teaching profession and the Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG), and their influence on their interest in becoming professional teachers, using the Social Cognitive Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior as theoretical frameworks. This research uses a quantitative method with an ex post facto associative-causal design. Data was collected through a closed-ended questionnaire with a four-point Likert scale, then analyzed using multiple linear regression and Pearson correlation analysis with the help of SPSS 25. The results of the descriptive analysis show that the majority of respondents have a high perception of the teaching profession (69%), a moderate perception of the PPG (76%), and a moderate interest in becoming professional teachers (60%). The results of the partial t-test show that perception of the teaching profession (t = 2.279; p = 0.025) and perception of the PPG (t = 2.910; p = 0.005) significantly influence interest in becoming a professional teacher. The simultaneous ANOVA test (F = 32.321; p < 0.001) confirms that both variables have a significant effect, with a coefficient of determination value of R² = 0.432. This means these two perceptions can explain 43.2% of the variance in interest in becoming a professional teacher.
ASSESSING EFL STUDENTS’ WORD RECOGNITION AND READING ALOUD USING INFORMAL READING INVENTORIES Syifa, Afifah Nurul; Hidayat, Hamdan; Novarita, Paulina
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.10031

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Reading is one of the skills that plays a role in expanding vocabulary, mastering reading content, and sentence structure. Word recognition skills, reading accuracy, and reading rate are aspects that need to be improved. Therefore, teachers can find out the abilities of each individual student through various assessment media. This study aims to determine whether the Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) can assess students' word recognition and reading aloud abilities, as well as determine how many words students can say in one minute. The author used a qualitative method with a descriptive research design involving 32 eighth-grade students as participants. Data were obtained through interviews with English teachers, oral reading tests, and students' perceptions of the IRI implementation. The results showed that some students still had difficulty recognizing words, and many students made pronunciation errors on words they were less familiar with. The word recognition assessment results indicated that 17 students were still at the Frustration level. In terms of reading accuracy, all students had difficulty reading the word “Frightened.” Regarding reading comprehension ability, 15 students scored below 50%, while in terms of reading speed, students were at the second level. This study concluded that the use of IRI is effective as an assessment media to identify students' individual reading abilities. This study emphasizes the importance of training and providing varied learning media to improve students' word recognition and reading aloud abilities.