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THE PROBLEMS IN LEARNING ESP SPEAKING SKILL BY HOTEL

MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT SMKN 01 BATU

THESIS

By:

Prilly Sherlitha Angelina

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2020

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THE PROBLEMS IN LEARNING ESP SPEAKING SKILL BY HOTEL

MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT SMKN 01 BATU

THESIS

This thesis is submitted to meet one of the requirements to achieve

Sarjana Degree in English Language Education

By:

Prilly Sherlitha Angelina

201510100311034

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2020

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MOTTOS AND DEDICATIONS

Do not lose hope, nor be sad. (Quran, 3:139)

My life is nobody’s business, and what I did I did. (Frank McCourt)

I don't believe in failure, it is not a failure if you

enjoyed the process. (Oprah Winfrey)

This thesis is dedicated to

My beloved parents

My supportive sister

My lovely neighborhood

And my lovely best friends

Who always beside me no matter the condition

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover .................................................................................................................... i

Approval ........................................................................................................... iii

Mottos and Dedications....................................................................................... v

Author’s Declaration of Originality ................................................................... vi

Abstract ............................................................................................................ vii

Acknowledgements ......................................................................................... viii

Table of Contents ............................................................................................... ix

List of Appendices ........................................................................................... xii

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1

1.1 Research Background ................................................................................. 1

1.2 Research Problems ...................................................................................... 3

1.3 Research Objectives .................................................................................... 4

1.4 Research Significance ................................................................................. 4

1.5 Research Limitation .................................................................................... 5

1.6 Definition of Key Terms ............................................................................. 6

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE .................................. 7

2.1 The Importance of Learning of ESP ........................................................... 7

2.2 Learning of ESP Speaking .......................................................................... 8

2.3 The Problems in Learning Speaking for ESP Students .............................. 8

2.3.1 Feeling Worried about Making Mistakes ........................................... 9

2.3.2 Feeling Shy ......................................................................................... 9

2.3.3 Having Low Self-Confidence ............................................................. 9

2.3.4 Having Low Motivations .................................................................. 10

2.4 The Causes of ESP Students’ Problems in Learning ESP Speaking ........ 11

2.4.1 The Causes of Feeling Worried About Making Mistakes ................ 11

2.4.2 The Causes of Feeling Shy ............................................................... 12

2.4.3 The Causes of Having Low Self- Confidence .................................. 12

2.4.4 The Causes of Having Low Motivation ........................................... 13

2.5 The Solutions of the ESP Students’ Problems .......................................... 14

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2.5.1 The Solution of Feeling Worried about Making Mistakes ............... 14

2.5.2 The Solution of Feeling Shy ............................................................. 15

2.5.3 The Solution of Low Self-Confidence.............................................. 15

2.3.4 The Solution of Having Low Motivation ......................................... 16

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ............................................ 18

3.1 Research Design ....................................................................................... 18

3.2 Research Setting and Subject .................................................................... 18

3.3 Data Collection ......................................................................................... 19

3.3.1 Data and Data Source ....................................................................... 19

3.3.2 Techniques and Instruments ............................................................. 19

3.3.2.1 Observation ............................................................................... 19

3.3.2.2 Interview .................................................................................... 20

3.3.3 Steps in Collecting Data .................................................................... 20

3.4 Data Analysis ............................................................................................ 21

CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ............................................ 23

4.1 Research Findings ..................................................................................... 23

4.1.1 The Problems the Students Face ...................................................... 23

4.1.1.1 Felt Worried .............................................................................. 23

4.1.1.2 Shy ............................................................................................. 24

4.1.1.3 Low Self Confidence ................................................................. 24

4.1.1.4 Low Motivation ......................................................................... 25

4.1.2 The Causes of Students’ Problems ................................................... 25

4.1.2.1 Felt Worried Making Mistakes ................................................. 25

4.1.2.1.1Afraid of Pronunciation ........................................................ 25

4.1.2.1.2 Afraid of Accent .................................................................. 26

4.1.2.1.3 Difficult Express Words ...................................................... 26

4.1.2.1.4 Afraid of Negative Evaluation ............................................. 27

4.1.2.1.5 Not Accustomed to Speak .................................................... 27

4.1.2.2 Shy ............................................................................................. 28

4.1.2.2.1 Afraid being Laugh .............................................................. 28

4.1.2.3 Low Self Confidence ................................................................. 28

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4.1.2.3.1 Different Treatment from Teacher ....................................... 28

4.1.2.4 Low Motivation ......................................................................... 29

4.1.3 The Solutions of the Students Problems .......................................... 29

4.2 Discussion ................................................................................................. 31

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESSTIONS .............................. 35

5.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................ 35

5.2 Suggestion ................................................................................................. 36

5.2.1 Suggestions for the Teacher ................................................................... 36

5.2.2 Suggestions for the Students .................................................................. 37

5.2.3 Suggestions for the Further Researcher ................................................. 37

REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 38

APPENDICES .................................................................................................. 41

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Observation ................................................................................. 41

Appendix B: Interview Result ........................................................................... 44

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