The Difficulties Faced by Students in Learning English at SMP Al Madinah Islamic Boarding School
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Difficulties, English, Learning, SMP Al Madinah Islamic Boarding SchoolAbstract
This research aims to describe students' difficulties while learning English and identify the factors contributing to these learning difficulties. It explores the broader environmental and systemic factors, such as time constraints and teaching methods, that may increase these difficulties. The method of this study is a descriptive research design, which allows for a detailed investigation and precise representation of the phenomena being studied. The subjects of this research were students at SMP Al Madinah Islamic Boarding School during the 2024/2025 academic year. Data collection techniques used in this study included interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Interviews provided in-depth, qualitative insights into the students' experiences and perspectives. Questionnaires helped gather data from a larger group of students, offering a broader view of the difficulties encountered. The research data are analyzed using a qualitative approach, which allows for a deeper exploration of the patterns and themes that emerge from the students' experiences. The results indicate that student do not know the meaning of vocabulary, students’ do not confident speak in English and the limited time in learns are the difficulties in learn English.
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