FACTORS AFFECTING EFL LEARNERS’ CONFIDENCE IN SPEAKING ENGLISH AT THE MEC ENGLISH COURSE BANJARMASIN

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This research was conducted to determine the factor of English language confidence among EFL students at an English course in Banjarmasin. In particular, it seeks to identify what factors can increase self-confidence in an English learning environment based on a student's perspective.
The method used in this research is a qualitative method with an interviewing study approach. Four students who were nervous were selected as participants. Data collection was carried out through structured interviews and classroom observations.
The results showed that speaking in front of the class, being laughed at by other people, incomprehensible input, students 'beliefs about language learning, teacher personality, and lack of preparation were six factors that could affect students' confidence in learning English.