Factors Affecting the Speaking Performance and Competence of Grades 5and 6 Pupils in English of Bagumbayan Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

We cannot deny the fact that using English in our daily lives is inevitable. Establishments and other government offices use English language for communication and other services. Classroom serves as a venue for the students to learn the English language. Schools in private and public sectors also require the use of English language as part of the curriculum.

METHODS

Adapted survey questionnaires from the Gap between English Competence and Performance Tool by Dian Karyani Astuti of State Islamic Jakarta University, Indonesia were administered to measure the students' attitude towards their speaking performance in terms of motivation,self-confidence, and anxiety.

RESULTS

The Gap between English Competence and Performance Tool by Dian Karyani Astuti was given to the pupils to measure their attitude towards their speaking performance in terms of motivation, and self-confidence.

DISCUSSIONS

The major findings of this study were that in Grade 5 and 6 pupils, 94% and 100% of respondents respectively, stated that they have learned English from Grade 3 till Grade 4. 18% and 58% of the respondents respectively, stated that they practice the English grammar through their speaking skills.