THE ANALYSIS STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES TO COMMUNICATE IN ENGLISH IN DAILY CONVERSATION

Abstract

This research investigates the difficulties students face in communicating in English during daily conversations in EBPC (English for Business and Professional Communication) classes at the Polytechnic of Tonggak Equator. The study aims to identify the primary factors that hinder students from actively using English in class and social settings. Using a quantitative approach, the researchers distributed questionnaires to 39 EBPC students. The findings reveal several key barriers to English communication: insecurity, low language proficiency, environmental influences, fear of making mistakes, cultural and social pressure, limited vocabulary, and lack of speaking practice. The data show that most students feel insecure about their speaking skills, often prefer to use their native language on campus, and are afraid of being judged or laughed at when speaking English. The results suggest that students’ communication difficulties stem not only from linguistic limitations but also from emotional and cultural factors. The research concludes that to improve students’ speaking ability, a more supportive English-speaking environment and increased opportunities for practice are needed. These changes would help students gain confidence, expand vocabulary, and reduce fear of embarrassment in daily English conversations.