EFL Education Journal
Vol 9 No 1 (2022): Vol. 9. No. 1. MARCH 2022

Factors Contributing to Learners’ Lack of Self-Confidence in Speaking English

Muhammad Muqorrobin (Jember University)
Wiwiek Eko Bindarti (Jember university)
Siti Sundari (Jember university)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2022

Abstract

In English language learning, some learners face an issue promoting their speaking skills which is caused by the lack of self-confidence. As a response to this issue, this study is conducted to examine the factors contributing to learners’ lack of self-confidence in speaking English. This study employed a descriptive quantitative design. The data were collected from 147 students of SMAN 2 Lumajang using a questionnaire adapted from CSEFL (Confidence in Speaking English as a Foreign Language). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. The findings showed that most of the learners possessed a moderate level of self-confidence, and ability was the most contributing factor to the lack of self-confidence for the majority of the learners. It was suggested that the teachers should create learning environments that promote learners’ self-confidence, for instance, by giving motivation and equal chance to speak in front of the class.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EFLEJ

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

The EFL Education Journal is one of the professional publications of both the lecturers and teachers’ research findings or conceptual issues of EFL education in and outside the FKIP Jember University. It appears 3 times a year in the months of March, July, and November. The Journal presents ...