Anxiety is one of the critical issues that pre-service teachers face when doing classroom teaching during a practicum program. This study aimed to investigate what factors can provoke anxiety of pre-service teachers in the English Education Department at a private university in Cirebon during teaching practicum, and what the strategies used by pre-service teachers to overcome their anxieties. In this study, qualitative research with a case study approach was used to answer the research questions, and data were collected through interviews. Based on the data obtained from the interviews, the researcher discovered several factors that can provoke anxiety in pre-service teachers during teaching practicum. There are inadequate preparation, the examiner's and tutor's eye contact during teaching, an unfamiliar environment, observed by the tutor or supervisor, fear of making mistakes when delivering learning materials, and lack of confidence in your ability to teach the lesson effectively. While the strategies that used by pre-service teachers to overcome their anxieties during teaching practicum are increasing teaching experience, building self-confidence, and often interacting with students. The findings of this study provide information for university supervisors, mentors, and student teachers that anxiety may occur during teaching practicum.

Keyword : Anxiety, EFL Pre-service Teachers, Teaching Practicum, English Education