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This survey research aims to determine the factors affecting students' attitudes toward learning English positively and negatively at SMA N 8 Kota Bengkulu. The population in this study were all grade 10 students, including science and social studies classes, with a total of 316 students with a sample 177 students using a random sampling technique. This study uses a questionnaire to collect data adapted from Getie's research (2020). Then the data was analyzed using the SPSS 25 application. The results showed that students had a positive attitude toward learning English (78%). However, it was found that the anxiety speaking in class factor has affected students' attitudes negatively (74,3%). The educational context factor has affected them positively (78,5%); however, the findings show that learning materials have affected their attitudes negatively (59,1%). The social context factor has affected their attitude positively (72,6%). The age factor has influenced their attitude positively (76,3%). However, the gender factor students do not believe that gender can affect their attitude toward learning English (66,7%). These results suggest that teachers should continue to approach students to resolve their anxiety.
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attitude
English as a foreign language
secondary students
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Anderson, Edmud A. 1974. Language Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values: A Study in Linguistic Cognitive Frameworks. Dissertation, George University.
Arikunto, S. (2013) Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik: Jakarta: Rineka Cipta
Conteh, M. (2002). Connecting the Dots: Limited English Proficiency, Second Language Learning Theories, and Information Literacy Instruction. Journal of Academic Librarian Ship, 28.4, 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0099-1333(0)00282-3
Creswell, J.W. (2016). Research Design: Pendekatan Metode Kualiatif, Kuantitatif, dan Campuran. Pustaka Pelajar.
Crystal, D. (1997) English as a Global Language Second Edition, The Palgrave Handbook of Economics and Language, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-32505-1
Eshghinejad, S. (2016). EFL Students ’ Attitudes toward Learning English Language : The Case Study of Kashan University Students EFL Students ’ Attitudes toward Learning English Language : The Case Study of Kashan University Students’, Cogent Education, 1–13 https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1236434
Febriani, Y. (2020). The Student attitude toward English language: A case study of grade eleventh students at MAN 2 Kota Jambi. Jambi: The State Islamic University.
Gardner, R.C., & Lambert, W. (1972). Attitudes and Motivation in Second Language Learning. Rowley, Mass Newburry House Publisher.
Getie, A.S. (2020). ‘Factors Affecting the Attitudes of Students towards Learning English as a Foreign Language’, Cogent Education, 7.1 https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2020.1738184
Hafiedz. Z. (2020). Student’ Attitude Toward English Language Learning Of 3rd Grade Students Of Smp Nasional Makassar. Makassar: Alauddin State Islamic University Of Makassar.
Hafiza., Siska & Putri. D.M. (2022) An Analysis of Students’ Attitude in Learning English Through Blended Learning at SMA N Koto Baru.
Herwiana, S., & Laili, E.N. (2021). ‘Students’ Attitude Towards English Language Learning’, Journal of Educational Method and Technology, 2.3 https://doi.org/10.36412/jemtec.v2i3.1026
Khasinah, S. 2014. Factors Influencing Second Language Acquisition. Journal of Language, Education and Humanities, (online), 1(2), (https://www.jurnal.arraniry.ac.id/index.php/englisia/article/view/187)
Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan No. 096/1967 pada tanggal 12 Desember 1976
Mai, L.X., & and Thao L.T. (2022). ‘Factors Affecting Students’ Attitudes towards Learning English as a Foreign Language in a Tertiary Institution of Vietnam’, International Journal of TESOL & Education, 2(2): 168–85. https://doi.org/10.54855/ijte.22229
Olusiji Lasekan (2018). Gender Differences in English Proficiency among Early, Middle and Late Immersion Undergraduate Students: The Role of Individual Difference Factors. Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching. 8(1), 29–42.
Sekeon, E., Rombepajung, P., & Kumayas, T. (2022). STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD ENGLISH SONG AS A LEARNING MEDIA OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION ‘JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature’, 1(1): 23-43.
Solis Obiols, M. (2002). The Matched Guise Technique: A Critical Approximation To A Classic Test For Formal Measurement Of Language Attitudes, 1-6.
Sugyono. (2013). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif Kualiatatif dan R & D: Bandung: Alfabeta
Zulfikar, T., Dahliana, S., Sari, R.A. (2019). An Exploration of English Students’ Attitude towards English Learning. English Language Teaching Educational Journal (ELTEJ), 2(1): 1-12.
Anderson, Edmud A. 1974. Language Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values: A Study in Linguistic Cognitive Frameworks. Dissertation, George University.
Arikunto, S. (2013) Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik: Jakarta: Rineka Cipta
Conteh, M. (2002). Connecting the Dots: Limited English Proficiency, Second Language Learning Theories, and Information Literacy Instruction. Journal of Academic Librarian Ship, 28.4, 191-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0099-1333(0)00282-3
Creswell, J.W. (2016). Research Design: Pendekatan Metode Kualiatif, Kuantitatif, dan Campuran. Pustaka Pelajar.
Crystal, D. (1997) English as a Global Language Second Edition, The Palgrave Handbook of Economics and Language, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-32505-1
Eshghinejad, S. (2016). EFL Students ’ Attitudes toward Learning English Language : The Case Study of Kashan University Students EFL Students ’ Attitudes toward Learning English Language : The Case Study of Kashan University Students’, Cogent Education, 1–13 https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1236434
Febriani, Y. (2020). The Student attitude toward English language: A case study of grade eleventh students at MAN 2 Kota Jambi. Jambi: The State Islamic University.
Gardner, R.C., & Lambert, W. (1972). Attitudes and Motivation in Second Language Learning. Rowley, Mass Newburry House Publisher.
Getie, A.S. (2020). ‘Factors Affecting the Attitudes of Students towards Learning English as a Foreign Language’, Cogent Education, 7.1 https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2020.1738184
Hafiedz. Z. (2020). Student’ Attitude Toward English Language Learning Of 3rd Grade Students Of Smp Nasional Makassar. Makassar: Alauddin State Islamic University Of Makassar.
Hafiza., Siska & Putri. D.M. (2022) An Analysis of Students’ Attitude in Learning English Through Blended Learning at SMA N Koto Baru.
Herwiana, S., & Laili, E.N. (2021). ‘Students’ Attitude Towards English Language Learning’, Journal of Educational Method and Technology, 2.3 https://doi.org/10.36412/jemtec.v2i3.1026
Khasinah, S. 2014. Factors Influencing Second Language Acquisition. Journal of Language, Education and Humanities, (online), 1(2), (https://www.jurnal.arraniry.ac.id/index.php/englisia/article/view/187)
Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan No. 096/1967 pada tanggal 12 Desember 1976
Mai, L.X., & and Thao L.T. (2022). ‘Factors Affecting Students’ Attitudes towards Learning English as a Foreign Language in a Tertiary Institution of Vietnam’, International Journal of TESOL & Education, 2(2): 168–85. https://doi.org/10.54855/ijte.22229
Olusiji Lasekan (2018). Gender Differences in English Proficiency among Early, Middle and Late Immersion Undergraduate Students: The Role of Individual Difference Factors. Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching. 8(1), 29–42.
Sekeon, E., Rombepajung, P., & Kumayas, T. (2022). STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD ENGLISH SONG AS A LEARNING MEDIA OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION ‘JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature’, 1(1): 23-43.
Solis Obiols, M. (2002). The Matched Guise Technique: A Critical Approximation To A Classic Test For Formal Measurement Of Language Attitudes, 1-6.
Sugyono. (2013). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif Kualiatatif dan R & D: Bandung: Alfabeta
Zulfikar, T., Dahliana, S., Sari, R.A. (2019). An Exploration of English Students’ Attitude towards English Learning. English Language Teaching Educational Journal (ELTEJ), 2(1): 1-12.