The Characteristics of Anxious Students in Speaking Class

Abstract

This research investigates the characteristics (observable and non-observable) of anxious students in speaking classroom. This study was conducted in a private university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Two instruments were used in this study, namely structured observation and standardized open-ended interview. Two classes were observed. From the observation, four students were chosen to become the participants. This study found two symptoms which were divided into observable symptoms and non-observable symptoms. The observable symptoms were trembling, remaining silent, nervously touching object, stuttering or stammering, using filler, and getting sweaty. The non-observable symptoms were getting confused, getting cold, feeling nervous, and heart beating quickly.