An Analysis of Students Sifficulties in Speaking English at Tenth Grade of SMK Al Furqon Bondowoso

Habibullah, Sulthon Abu Bakar (2025) An Analysis of Students Sifficulties in Speaking English at Tenth Grade of SMK Al Furqon Bondowoso. Undergraduate thesis, UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYYAH JEMBER.

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Abstract

The ability to speak English is an essential skill for students in achieving the goals of English language learning, especially under the implementation of the Emancipated Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) in Indonesia. Despite its importance, many students still encounter serious difficulties in speaking English fluently and confidently. This research aimed to analyze the factors that cause students' difficulties in speaking English, focusing on linguistic aspects (such as lack of vocabulary, poor pronunciation, and grammar issues) and non-linguistic aspects (such as low self-confidence, anxiety, and lack of motivation).The research question guiding this study was: What are the factors that cause students’ difficulties in speaking English? To answer this question, the researcher employed a quantitative descriptive method using a survey design. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 25 tenth�grade students of SMK Al-Furqon Bondowoso in the 2024/2025 academic year. The questionnaire consisted of closed-ended questions using a Likert scale and an additional column to capture students' reasons for their responses.The findings revealed that the most common difficulties experienced by students in speaking English were a lack of vocabulary, pronunciation problems, and low confidence. Many students also reported experiencing fear of making mistakes and limited speaking practice. Furthermore, the reasons behind these difficulties included insufficient English exposure, rare opportunities to speak in class, and influences from the learning environment, such as peer pressure or ineffective teaching strategies.In conclusion, students’ speaking difficulties are caused by a combination oflinguistic and non-linguistic factors. The results suggest that to improve students’ speaking skills, teachers should focus not only on language components but also on building a supportive and motivating classroom environment that encourages practice and reduces speaking anxiety.

Contribution

Nama Dosen Pembimbing

NIDN/NIDK

Dosen Pembimbing

Hanafi, Hanafi

NIDN0015086701

Dosen Pembimbing

Laeli, Anita Fatimatul

NIDN0704098602

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Keywords/Kata Kunci:	Speaking English, difficulties, Vocabulary, and Pronounciaton
Subjects:	400 Language > 410 Linguistics > 415 Grammar 400 Language > 410 Linguistics > 417 Dialectology & Historical Linguistics
Divisions:	Faculty of Teaching and Education Science > Department of English Literature Education (S1)
Depositing User:	Sulthon Abu Bakar Habibullah | damonsulton@gmail.com
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2025 07:26
Last Modified:	29 Jul 2025 07:26
URI:	http://repository.unmuhjember.ac.id/id/eprint/26012

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