Linguistics Factors as Speaking Obstacle of the EFL Students in Classroom Yusniati N. Sabata (1*), Riya Mulyanti (2), Abdul Rabbi Arrasul (3), Sitti Hardianti (4), Desriani Nggolaon (5)
The purpose of this study is to find out the domain of linguistics factors as the speaking obstacle of the EFL students in classroom. This study used descriptive qualitative method that described and explained the of the data found in filed. The data collected using interview guideline instrument, and used voice recorder. To analyze the data, the researchers used Miles and Huberman theory (1994). There were three stages, namely data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion/verification. In relation with the purpose, the major finding consisted of three domain of linguistic factors, namely lexicon, phonology, and syntax. The result of the study showed in lexicon factor, some of students still lacked of vocabularies. The next factor was phonology, difficult to correct and pronounce of English word, the last was syntax, often did not complete the component of the structure when they spoke. In addition, the researchers also found other factors apart from linguistic factors, namely psychological factor, felt afraid of making mistakes in speaking and also felt insecure when speaking in class.
