EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF STORYTELLING IN REDUCING SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG STUDENTS AT A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

The objectives of this research were to investigate students' anxiety levels through the storytelling method and to investigate how the storytelling method can reduce speaking anxiety In students. This research uses a mix method. The data source of this research is 22 students from class IXB at MTS Muhammadiyah 1 Kabupaten Sorong. After collecting the data, the researcher analyzes it using Krinis's anxiety level scale formula. Data collection techniques use questionnaires, observations, and interviews. Interviews were given to 5 ninth-grade students who experienced panic anxiety. Research analyzing data according to Miles and Huberman.The results showed first, there were 6 (27.15%) students experiencing mild anxiety levels, 9 (40.92%) students experiencing moderate anxiety, then 6 (27.15%) students experiencing severe anxiety levels, and the last 1 (4.5%) students experiencing panic anxiety levels.