Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development
Vol. 21 No. 1 (2023): February

Speaking Problems Faced by Lower Secondary School Efl Learners: Masalah Berbicara yang Dihadapi oleh Peserta Didik Sekolah Menengah Pertama

Julfah Julfah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Fika Megawati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Feb 2023

Abstract

Speaking is one of the important English learning skills to master. This study is about the analysis of students' difficulties in speaking English at SMP Muhammadiyah 10 Sidoarjo, which aims to find out the problems of speaking English experienced by students in grades 7A and 7B of SMP Muhammadiyah 10 Sidoarjo.In this study, researchers used qualitative research methods. By using the subject of classes 7A and 7B consisting of 44 students. In collecting data, researchers used questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Researchers used three main phases of data analysis: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. From the data analysis, the researcher found the difficulties and factors experienced by students in learning to speak English at SMP Muhammadiyah 10 Sidoarjo, as follows: lack of vocabulary, lack of pronunciation, fear of making mistakes, and shame. Of these problems, the most dominant problems are vocabulary and pronunciation. Most of them stated that they were afraid to speak because of their lack of vocabulary and pronunciation. They feel afraid if they make mistakes in pronouncing words in English.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijemd

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Subject

Education

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Aim : This journal aimed at communicating the results of research of professors, teachers, practitioners, and scientists in the field of education covering teaching areas in primary education or all education, applied science and critical analytical studies education. - Readers targeted by this ...