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Internal and External Factors Influencing Students’ Reluctance to Speak English Maria Elsa Maharrani; Bunga Ayu Wulandari; Nely Arif
Public Service: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Pendidikan Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Penerbit Hellow Pustaka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61166/service.v2i2.32

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The aim of this research to investigated the factors that most influenced the tenth-grade students of SMAN 12 Kota Jambi’s reluctance to speak English. This research utilized a quantitative method with a survey approach. The data of this research were collected by using a questionnaire The results showed that internal factors had a mean value of 33.99, while external factors had a mean value of 25.69. Based on these data, it can be informed that internal factors had the highest mean value, which means that internal factors caused higher reluctance than external factors. Among internal factors, the fear of mistakes was the most influential on the tenth-grade students of SMAN 12 Kota Jambi's reluctance to speak English, because it had the highest mean value, 3.34. Therefore, support from the students’ environment is needed, for example, motivation from their parents and positive support from their classmates. The teachers should advise the use of appropriate learning techniques. Additionally, students should be given an understanding that making mistakes is normal in the learning process.
A Study on Law Students’ Perceptions of the Integration of Legal Terminology in English within ESP Instruction in Higher Education Bunga Ayu Wulandari; Ahmad Ridha; Robi Soma; Fauzan, Muhammad
Educational Leadership and Management Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Element - 2025
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/element.v3i1.51185

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The increasing globalization of legal practice requires law students to develop strong command of English legal terminology as a key component of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning. This study explores how law students perceive the importance, challenges, and learning strategies related to the integration of English legal terminology in ESP courses at the tertiary level. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with an intrinsic case study design, data were collected from eight law students through semi-structured interviews, participatory classroom observation, and documentation review. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis supported by NVivo software. The findings show that students regard mastery of legal terminology as indispensable for understanding international legal materials, succeeding in law related subjects, and preparing for future international legal practice. However, they encounter substantial challenges, including polysemy, pronunciation difficulties, dense legal texts, and limited instructional time. To cope with these obstacles, students employ various strategies such as using digital lexicons and online resources, engaging in peer discussion, participating in legal role-plays, and repeatedly interacting with authentic legal documents. The study also reveals that the perceived effectiveness of ESP courses is closely tied to lecturer engagement, the use of authentic materials, and curriculum design that aligns assessment with real legal tasks. The findings offer important implications for curriculum developers and lecturers in designing ESP Law programs that foster legal English proficiency, critical thinking, and global legal literacy.