PANYONARA: Journal of English Education
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): PANYONARA: Journal of English Education

Unveiling English Speaking Competence: A Portrait of First-Semester Students in the Foreign Language Development Program

Wafi, Abdul (Unknown)
Febrianingrum, Lasmi (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Fithriyah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Mar 2025

Abstract

This research delves into the English-speaking competence of first-semester students enrolled in the Foreign Language Development Program (FLDP) at IAIN Madura. Through a survey of 279 students across four faculties, the study investigates the current state of English-speaking proficiency and identifies factors influencing it. The findings reveal that a majority of students self-rate their speaking skills as basic, with limitations in vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence hindering their fluency. This highlights the need for targeted interventions, including increased speaking practice, vocabulary instruction, and a supportive classroom environment to enhance students' English-speaking competence and prepare them for academic and professional communication in a globalized world. The study identifies key factors influencing speaking fluency, including lack of self-confidence, low motivation, and limited prior exposure to English. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these factors through effective language instruction, incorporating task-based learning, communicative approaches, and providing adequate institutional support. The research underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to language instruction that prioritizes increased speaking practice, vocabulary instruction, and a supportive classroom environment to improve students' English-speaking competence and prepare them for the demands of academic and professional communication in a globalized world.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

panyonara

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

PANYONARA: Journal of English Education, known as journal which publishes articles in the field of ELT from various perspectives, covering both literary and fieldwork studies. It Publishes manuscripts within the fields of teaching English as a second or foreign language, English language teaching ...