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Student Speaking Anxiety, Causal Factors, and Recommendations: A Mixed Methods Research Norahmi, Maida; Aristia, Cendikia Flory; Mairing, Jackson Pasini
JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): JEELS November 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil, Kediri, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/jeels.v12i2.5754

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This study aims to analyze the level of speaking anxiety and factors causing it, as well as solutions based on students' perspectives at each level of anxiety. Using a mixed-methods research design with an explanatory sequential approach, quantitative data were collected through the Foreign Language Speaking Anxiety Questionnaire (FLSAQ) from 288 English Language Education students in batches of 2022, 2023, and 2024 at a public university in Palangka Raya. In-depth interviews, students were selected based on FLSAQ scores to represent high, medium, and low anxiety levels. Quantitative results showed that the majority of students were at a moderate level of anxiety (56.8%), while 18.3% showed high anxiety and 24.9% low. The results also showed that there were no significant differences in anxiety scores based on year of entry or class. Qualitative results showed students with high and medium anxiety experienced anxiety due to language competence (vocabulary and grammar), lack of speaking opportunities, negative experiences from the environment, and lack of preparation and confidence. Students with low anxiety generally have more active exposure to and use of English and better self-management strategies. The solutions that students expect include material preparation, independent practice, a supportive classroom atmosphere, and structured teaching strategies.
Enhancing Children’s English Learning Motivation through Fun Learning with a Foreign Speaker at Gunung Mas Village Khodijah, Fadila Umi; Norahmi, Maida; Farid, Rezqan Noor; Almuntaser, Majd; Valindra, Rayya Izzati
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhinneka Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Bulan November
Publisher : Bhinneka Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58266/jpmb.v4i2.640

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This community service program aimed to enhance children’s motivation to learn English in Gunung Mas Village through the implementation of a fun learning approach involving a foreign speaker. The approach emphasizes enjoyment, active engagement, and hands-on experience as the core of the learning process. The “Kelas Pelita” program consisted of three interactive sessions focusing on the topics of the alphabet, numbers, colors, fruits and body parts, integrating four main elements: Game-Based Learning (GBL), Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Total Physical Response (TPR), and the use of digital media. The results showed that students became more enthusiastic, confident, and willing to communicate in English. Direct interaction with a foreign speaker from Yemen provided authentic language exposure and increased students’ curiosity toward English as a global communication tool. Through the fun learning approach, this activity successfully created a positive, interactive, and meaningful learning atmosphere for children in a rural area.
Enhancing Student Vocabulary Mastery By Using Kinesthethic Method at SDN Nagaleah Jami, Sonia Vriska Yulinda; Norahmi, Maida; Pratika, Dellis; Muliawan, Sunanda Alam; Nasution, Hikmal Maulana
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhinneka Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulan September
Publisher : Bhinneka Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58266/jpmb.v4i1.509

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This community service program explored the use of the kinesthetic method to enhance children’s English vocabulary through the Engage, Study, and Activate (ESA) approach. The program was carried out with 12 sixth-grade students at SDN Nagaleah, Barito Timur, over three interactive learning sessions that focused on vocabulary related to animals and body parts. The teaching process integrated games, songs, gestures, and visual aids to create an engaging and enjoyable learning environment for the children. To measure the effectiveness of the activities, a pre-test and post-test were administered, and the results showed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery, with the average score rising from 69.17 to 91.25, representing a 31.93% enhancement. These outcomes highlight that community service activities in education can effectively support children’s vocabulary acquisition by encouraging active participation, improving memory retention, and fostering motivation to learn.
Levi Kane’s Utterances: Speech Acts in The Gorge Movie (2025) Khodijah, Fadila Umi; Norahmi, Maida; Farid, Rezqan Noor; Rahman, Erwan; Hayati, Sifa
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1477

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This research investigates the use of speech acts by Levi Kane, the main character in the 2025 romantic action-thriller film The Gorge, through the framework of Searle’s Speech Act Theory. The study aims to classify and analyze Levi’s utterances based on their types, forms, and pragmatic levels to understand how language reflects his identity and emotional transformation. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, 170 utterances were analyzed from the film’s official transcript. The utterances were categorized into five speech act types (assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative), identified as either direct or indirect, and evaluated according to three pragmatic levels: locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary. The findings reveal that assertive speech acts are the most dominant, followed by directives, expressives, and commissives. No declaratives were found, which reflects Levi’s role as an executor rather than a formal authority. Direct speech acts significantly outnumber indirect ones, illustrating his concise and action-oriented communication style. At the pragmatic level, illocutionary acts dominate, suggesting that Levi’s speech is highly intentional and performative. These results indicate that Levi’s speech patterns mirror his shift from a reserved soldier to an emotionally engaged individual. The study highlights how pragmatic analysis can be used to trace psychological depth and character development in film, providing valuable insights for linguists, educators, and scholars of media discourse