GLENS: Global English Insights Journal
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): GLENS, May 2025

Teachers’ Effective Strategies in Reducing Students’ Anxiety in Speaking English

Andi Mar’ah Muthmainnah (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Zul Astri (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Inul Inul (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Jumardi Jumardi (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Novalia Tanasy (Universitas Muslim Maros)
Nurul Fachrunnisa (Universitas Muslim Maros)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 May 2025

Abstract

This study explores the strategies used by English teachers to reduce students’ anxiety when speaking English in the classroom. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with teachers and students at a junior high school. The findings reveal that students' speaking anxiety often stems from limited vocabulary, fear of making mistakes, and low self-confidence. To address these challenges, teachers implemented various strategies, including role-play activities, the use of dictionaries and digital pronunciation tools, interactive games, and emotional support through motivational feedback. These approaches helped create a supportive and engaging learning environment, encouraging students to participate more actively and confidently in speaking tasks. By tailoring instructional strategies to students’ needs and classroom conditions, teachers were able to foster a more positive attitude toward learning English. This study highlights the crucial role of effective teaching practices in mitigating language learning anxiety and offers practical insights for improving English-speaking skills among junior high school learners.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

GLENS

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

English Language Teaching (ELT), covering innovative teaching methods, curriculum development, classroom strategies, language assessment, digital learning, and pedagogical practices in English education. English Linguistics, focusing on studies of language structure, applied linguistics, ...