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Introduction
English is without a doubt the universal language. It is the world’s third largest
native language that has over 360 million speakers and growing, topped by Mandarin and
Spanish. Although it is on the third spot, scholars believe that it is the most influential
language, being use as the official language of over 70 countries. One of the reasons why
it became universal, as per statistics, it said that English language is one of the easiest
language to learn compared to Mandarin, German, French, and even Spanish. It is also
having deals with foreign company, they will use English in communicating with each
other.
nation with majority of its population having at least some degree of fluency in the
language. It has been an edge for Filipinos that has helped our country’s economy in terms
of outsourcing that surpassed India in 2012. The rate of foreign learners of English in our
country also rise due to relatively affordable but very good quality of English as Second
and even in written task, but knowing lots of words and grammar does not always exhibit
one’s proficiency in the said language. Being an expert in speaking English can open up
doors of opportunities for individuals. This can also be a way for enhancing one’s
loving himself, and being aware of his own emotions (Genctan, 1984; Ozbey, 2004).
the thoughts and emotions about individuals’ being reconciled or pleased with themselves.
Self-esteem, self-love, self-knowledge, stating concrete aims and positive thinking are the
elements of intrinsic self-confidence. While extrinsic self-confidence are the behaviour and
even the students are afraid to participate at school when it is required to speak in English.
“Ayaw kong sumagot, hindi ko alam kung paano sasabihin in English”, the most reason a
student say when he is asked why do not he participate. This is just a common situation
“A lack of confidence can have a dramatic effect on your career. It will keep you
in your comfort zone because that’s where you feel safe with little risk of failure. You risk
of losing your motivation and it undermines your self-esteem overtime”, (Forbes Media
LLC, 2017). The level of self-confidence can affect how a person think and act. Though
it does not mean that a person with self-confidence can do everything, it can help an
Likewise, it does also affect learning skills of a person in a similar manner. Self-
confidence plays an important role in academic success. Decades of research support the
notion that believing in your ability to do something enhances your ability to accomplish
it. Confidence has been the best predictor of academic achievements according to a 2012
Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate if being proficient in the universal
language have direct effect on a person’s confidence. As per references included in this
study, confidence greatly affect the way we think and act. In this way, readers can gain a
The research will be conducted in J.P. Rizal St., Barangay San Vicente East,
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro specifically in Oriental Mindoro National High School
during the Academic Year 2019-2020. Oriental Mindoro National High School (OMNHS)
is the flagship campus and the largest public high school in Oriental Mindoro, formerly
named Oriental Mindoro High School and Jose J. Leido, Jr. Memorial National High
School. This school is known for its excellent performance in the field of academics and
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a person’s self-confidence. Grade 12 GAS students will be the target respondents of the
survey to be conducted.
The researchers will conduct necessary tests, surveys and interviews to get the
respondent’s honest response. Each respondents will be given the same questionnaires to
answer. And this study will only focus on the current Grade 12 GAS students of OMNHS