ANALYZING STUDENT PROBLEM IN SPEAKING CLASSES IN THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

The ability to communicate in English is one of the most important skills in facing the era of globalization and increasingly fierce competition in the world of work today. English is becoming an international language used in various fields, including business, education, technology, and international communication. Therefore, speaking in English is an indispensable skill for individuals who want to compete in the global job market.
Despite not being the most commonly spoken language in the world, English is recognized as an official language in 53 countries and is spoken by around 400 million people worldwide. This means that if someone wants to communicate with various people around the world, English will most likely be the first choice. Therefore, English language skills are the key to expanding connections globally.
In Indonesia, as a country with diverse regional languages, the ability to speak English is often a challenge for many people, including students majoring in English. Students majoring in English are expected to be able to master English not only theoretically, but also practically in everyday communication situations as well as in academic contexts.
Therefore, the researcher will discuss the research title "Analyzing student problems in speaking classes A case study in the English department of the university of Muhammadiyah Malang class of 2020" this research will discuss an in-depth analysis related to the problems faced by students in English speaking classes. With a better understanding of these problems, it is expected that appropriate measures can be taken to improve students' speaking ability. In addition, this research can contribute to the development of English speaking teaching methods that are more effective and enjoyable for students.