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63 hlm.: Ilus.: 28 cm Exploring The Speaking Difficulties Faced By EFL Learners. Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Katolik Santo Agustinus Hippo. Effective spoken English is crucial for EFL students in West Kalimantan, where English is not the native language. This research aimed to identify the barriers faced by final-year EFL students at a private university in West Kalimantan in developing their speaking skills and to examine the factors influencing these challenges. Using an explanatory mixed-methods design, the research collected quantitative data through a survey questionnaire and qualitative data through semi- structured interviews. The sample consisted of 51 students, randomly selected from a population of 211 students enrolled in speaking classes during the 2020, 2021, and 2022 academic years in the English Language Education Department. Additionally, data were collected through interviews with 8 selected students based on various aspects of speaking difficulties and the highest percentages of influencing factors from the survey questionnaire results. The questionnaire data was examined using a simple statistical formula, while the interview data provided additional qualitative insights to derive meaningful conclusions. Adapting Saragih’s theory, the study identified six main difficulties faced by students in speaking English: (1) Dealing with anxiety 97.8%, (2) Over-using the mother tongue 95.6%, (3) Ordering the right grammatical patterns 91.1%, (4) Finding the right lexicon 84.4%, (5) Giving spontaneous responses 77.8%, and (6) Expressing ideas 71.1%. Additionally, a lack of ideas emerged as a major factor affecting speaking skills for 97.8% of students, grammar knowledge, preparation, and fluency 95.6%, confidence and vocabulary issues 93.3%, language focus 82.2%, mood 73.3%, concerns about friends' responses 66.7%, and pronunciation knowledge 64.4%. Addressing these barriers through targeted pedagogical strategies could substantially improve students' speaking proficiency and enhance their readiness for effective global communication. EUNIKA MARLINA Skripsi PBI NONE Perpustakaan Universitas Katolik Santo Agustinus Hippo San Agustin Library USA04171S Perpustakaan Kampus Utama (Ngabang) (Gdrive Perpustakaan) Exploring The Speaking Difficulties Faced By EFL Learners 3._Cover_Skripsi_PBI.png.png 5039 2025-02-21 08:12:27 2025-02-21 08:12:27 machine generated