<![CDATA[English is one of the international languages, as well as the UN's official language (United Nations). Mastering English will increase an individual's opportunities to learn about the world and compete on a global scale. Nonetheless, English proficiency among Indonesians remains quite low. According to EF-EPI, Indonesia is in the low ability category for English proficiency, ranking 80th out of 112 countries. Then why is it like this when English has been a required subject in schools and has been taught for a long time to Indonesian students? In truth, there are inhibiting factors affecting students' English performance. In truth, there are inhibiting factors affecting students' English performance. The purpose of this research is to determine the factors that inhibit performance by focusing on data sources. specifical students from SMK-SMTI Makassar 12th grade in the 2021/2022 academic year. This study's findings revealed ten inhibiting factors which are grammar, vocabulary, lack of self-confidence, familiarity and feeling toward the topic, self-esteem, interlocutor, self-consciousness, pronunciation, shyness, and anxiety. Keywords— English-Speaking Skills, Inhibiting Factors.]]>
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