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AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN SPEAKING ENGLISH DURING DIALOGUE ACTIVITIES Sita Verbina Br Ginting; Dian Handini Lubis, Frida; Elisabeth Sinabariba, Yessica
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.57646

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This study analyzes students' difficulties in speaking English during dialogue activities at SMP Negeri 2 Berastagi. Speaking is a fundamental skill in English language learning, yet many junior high school students face significant challenges when required to communicate orally. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation from 30 seventh-grade students. The findings reveal that 83.3% of students experienced lack of fluency, manifested through long pauses, hesitation and fillers, and fragmented utterances. Furthermore, 100% of students demonstrated limited vocabulary range, with 63.3% experiencing difficulty retrieving words and 60% facing lexical gaps. The study concludes that vocabulary limitation is the primary factor causing speaking difficulties, as insufficient lexical knowledge directly disrupts fluency and hinders students' ability to express ideas during dialogues. These findings imply that vocabulary development should be prioritized in teaching speaking skills.
AN ERROR ANALYSIS OF USING PERSONAL PRONOUN IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT Purba, Twindu; Elisabeth Sinabariba, Yessica; Ruthana Lasmaria Sinaga, Elisabeth
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 03 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 03, September 2026 Posted
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i03.58217

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The use of personal pronouns in descriptive writing is essential for clarity and cohesion, yet many EFL learners struggle with correct application due to grammatical differences between their first language and English. This study aimed to analyze the types of personal pronoun errors found in descriptive texts written by eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Berastagi and to describe the patterns of these errors. A qualitative content analysis design was employed. The data were collected from 30 descriptive texts written by students of class VIII-3 on the topics "My Best Friend" or "My Pet." Errors were identified and classified using Dulay, Burt, and Krashen's Surface Strategy Taxonomy. The analysis revealed 55 personal pronoun errors across four types: omission (14 errors, 25.4%), addition (7 errors, 12.7%), misordering (1 error, 1.8%), and misformation (33 errors, 60%). Misformation was the most dominant error type, indicating persistent difficulties with case confusion (subject/object/possessive) and gender mismatches. These findings suggest that L1 transfer from Indonesian, where the pronoun dia covers all third-person functions without case or gender marking, significantly contributes to students' errors. This study provides practical insights for EFL teachers to develop targeted instructional strategies for teaching personal pronouns in descriptive writing contexts.
Co-Authors Dian Handini Lubis, Frida Purba, Twindu Ruthana Lasmaria Sinaga, Elisabeth Sita Verbina Br Ginting