THE TECHNIQUES OF OVERCOMING ANXIETY DURING SPEAKING

Abstract

This research explains students’ techniques in overcoming anxiety during speaking. It applied descriptive qualitative method. In collecting data, the researchers used questionnaire and interview. There were three significant aspects of the data analysis; data reduction, data display, and data verification. The result of this research shows that students implement fifteen techniques to overcome anxiety during speaking; ¹have good preparation, ²memorize unfamiliar vocabulary, ³practice with friends, ⁴practice in front of mirror, ⁵do eye contact with audience, ⁶stay positive, ⁷keep calm and relaxed, ⁸holding object, ⁹take a note or concept, ¹⁰interact to the audience, ¹¹use simple words, ¹²use code-mixing, ¹³speak loud and clear, ¹⁴use gesture, and ¹⁵look at the other object around the audience.

Keywords: Technique, Overcoming, Anxiety, Speaking