RAHMA DIANA AZZAHRA Pengarang Dr. Ani Fiani, S.S., M.Pd. Dosen Pembimbing 2 Dr. Hamdan, M.Pd. Dosen Pembimbing 1 Dewi Syafitri, M.Pd. Penguji 1 Sastika Seli, S.Pd., M.A. Penguji 2 Dr. Hamdan, M.Pd. Ketua Penguji RAHMA DIANA AZZAHRA Contributor

The research aimed to analyze the levels, types, factors, and strategies students use to cope with anxiety while learning English at the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 5 Lubuklinggau. The method used was descriptive qualitative. The population consisted of all the eighth-grade students in the 2025/2026 academic year, and the sample was one class, class 8.2 selected through purposive sampling, with several students chosen for interviews based on questionnaire results. Data collection techniques included the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis techniques involved scoring the FLCAS responses to determine anxiety levels, qualitative analysis steps data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing supported by triangulation for credibility. The results showed that 1.) most students were in the “Mildly Anxious” level category, 2.) with state anxiety as the dominant type, 3.) main factors contributing to anxiety included lack of English skills (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar), incomprehensible teacher input, low self-confidence, fear of negative evaluation, and lack preparation, 4.) students coped using strategies such as positive thinking, relaxation, and peer seeking, while some adopted resignation by staying silent in class. In conclusion, this study found that anxiety in learning English is a prevalent issue among eighth-grade students, manifesting primarily as a mildly anxious, state anxiety type. This anxiety stems from a combination of academic, pedagogical, and personal factors, with students’ strategies to overcome anxiety such positive thinking, relaxation, peer seeking. Highlighting the need for teachers to create a supportive learning environment to mitigate these issues. Keywords: Student Anxiety, English Language Learning, FLCAS