<![CDATA[Speaking anxiety is a pervasive issue among university students, particularly in contexts that require public speaking or oral performance. However, research on this variable in public speaking class in a university context is quite limited. This research aimed to determine the levels of students' speaking anxiety in the public speaking class. A quantitative method was used with a survey design in this research. The instrument used is the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) to measure students' speaking anxiety levels and to determine the dominant anxiety level that occurs in the public speaking class. The results showed that students have different levels of anxiety. There were 2 (2%) students who experienced speaking anxiety at the “Anxious” level, 35 (34%) students experienced speaking anxiety at the “Mildly Anxious” level, 51 (50%) students were at the “Relaxed” level, and 14 (14%) students are at the "Very Relaxed" level. The dominant level of students’ speaking anxiety experienced by students is at the “Relaxed” level, as proven by 51 students who had to fill out the questionnaire. Several aspects can affect the level of students' speaking anxiety in English classes, including less interest in English lessons, age, less practice, and gender. Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in public speaking courses to help students manage anxiety.]]>
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