Speaking problems faced by EFL learners in individual presentation : a study at fourth semester English Department students of UIN Walisongo Semarang in the academic year 2017/2018

Speaking problems commonly faced by EFL learners when they are presenting a learning material. This study was aimed to know speaking problems faced by EFL learners in individual presentation at 4th semester English department students of UIN Walisongo Semarang. The method used in this study was qualitative method with descriptive approach. The data was collected from all members of PBI-4C. The data were gathered through in-depth interview, observation and documentation. The results of the study were shown in three factors; they are linguistic knowledge point of view (vocabularies, pronunciation, and grammar), psychological point of view (lack of confidence, shyness, nervous, fear of mistake, and confuse) and non-linguistic knowledge (lack of preparation, lack of motivation and teaching vocabulary). The findings suggest that the teacher should pay attention more to students’ awareness for speaking ability, moreover, it is in presentation skill which is clearly and understandable. Finally, English speaking problems in this university will decrease and students are able to speak up in front of public and also have better performance in speaking in the future