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English Focus: Journal of English Language Education
Published by Universitas Pancasakti Tegal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26146355     DOI : 10.24905
Core Subject : Education,
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English Focus was launched with the intention to make quality research output available for scholars in the field of language education. Although the focus is primarily on research on language education, we will also consider papers in other areas of applied linguistics such as language testing as far as they have clear implications for language teaching/learning. Reviews of the literature are not acceptable for this Journal; however, status papers by experts in the field are called for as long as explicit implications are drawn in favor of language teaching and learning. English Focus (p-ISSN: 2614-638X and e-ISSN: 2614-6355) is an open access academic, scholarly peer-reviewed journal and follows a double-blind review policy. The Journal is scheduled for publication semiannually, in July and December, with the first issue to appear in December 2017.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Peer-Supported Practice Strategy in Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) among Students Solihati, Tri Agustini Solihati; Mulyanti, Wida; Julistiana, Risma; Eko, Eko; Santosa, Muhammad Alfirizky; Samrotussani, Yusti
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 8 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pancasakti Tegal

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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Peer-Supported Practice Strategy (PSPS) in reducing PSA among university students enrolled in a Public Speaking class, as well as to explore how students with different speaking proficiency levels respond to the strategy. Using a mixed-method approach, the research employed a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design complemented by qualitative interviews. Thirty students participated in the study and completed a 12-item PSA questionnaire administered before and after the PSPS intervention. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired sample t-tests, and independent t-tests. The results showed a notable decrease in PSA, with mean scores dropping from 45.93 (pretest) to 39.28 (posttest). The paired sample t-test revealed a statistically significant reduction, indicating that PSPS effectively lowered students’ anxiety levels. Furthermore, the independent t-test showed that both beginner and advanced proficiency groups benefited from the strategy, although beginners experienced a greater reduction. Qualitative interview findings further supported the quantitative results. Students reported feeling more comfortable, less fearful of making mistakes, and more confident when speaking with peers who offered supportive feedback. They emphasized that practicing in a non-judgmental environment, receiving constructive correction, and engaging in repeated speaking tasks helped them manage anxiety more effectively. Overall, the integration of peer support within structured speaking practice proved beneficial in reducing anxiety and increasing students’ speaking confidence. The findings suggest that PSPS can serve as an effective pedagogical approach for public speaking courses, particularly for students who struggle with communication apprehension.

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