2023, Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part A

With the world changing to a village, the use of English language, and most importantly, the English speaking competence is becoming more important. Looking at its importance, students of every field are required to have high oral proficiency. However, we find that undergraduate students show less desire to speak English during the speaking classes. When it comes to oral communication, they still cannot communicate effectively and confidently. There might be many factors involved that stops them from communicating.

Aim: Descriptive Study to assess the factors influencing the level of confidence in English speaking among first year Nursing Students in Selected School and College of Nursing At Madurai was carried out.

Methodology: 65 samples were selected using Purposive Sampling Technique. A self- administered questionnaires for demographic variables and Four point Rating scale was used to assess the level of confidence in English speaking among first year Nursing Students. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data.

Result: Data interpretation revealed, (38.46%) had Low confidence, (61.54%) had Moderate confidence, (0.00%) had High confidence. There is significant association between the factors influencing student confidence in English speaking and the willingness in Nursing.

Conclusion: The study emphasis that most of the undergraduate students on entering into the higher studies struggle in communication as the medium of education at college level is in English. English should be taught and training should be given to improve their speaking skills, so that their confidence level and challenges to encounter their studies can be met.