Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 11, No 5 (2026): ON PROGRESS

Beyond Student Perceptions: The Role of English Community in Reducing Non-English Major Students’ Speaking Anxiety

Darmaida Sari (Institut Syekh Abdul Halim Hasan Binjai)
Mutia Hafifah (Institut Syekh Abdul Halim Hasan Binjai)
Asmayani Asmayani (Institut Syekh Abdul Halim Hasan Binjai)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explore more deeply the role of the English Community in reducing English speaking anxiety among students at the Institut Syekh Abdul Halim Hasan Binjai. This study is a descriptive qualitative research supported by quantitative descriptive data. Data were collected using open interviews with 5 students and questionnaires distributed via Google Form to 104 students. The results of the study found that the English Community is very helpful for students in developing their English speaking talent and reducing the anxiety they face when speaking English. The safe and comfortable atmosphere of the English Community class without pressure, peers without bullying, fun English tutors, interesting and appropriate teaching materials and learning media, and receiving full support to continue sharpening their English language talents are strong reasons for students to join and develop their English speaking skills. English communities have been proven to foster interest, passion, and confidence in speaking English. Therefore, it is important for every college to have an English Community as a means of developing students’ English talents and interests free from anxiety.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...