Umar Abdullah
Universitas Islam Raden Fatah Palembang

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Students' Problems in Speaking Activities Adela Dwi Putri; Umar Abdullah; Hariana Amalia
Jadila: Journal of Development and Innovation in Language and Literature Education Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Jadila: Journal of Development and Innovation in Language and Literature Educat
Publisher : Yayasan Corolla Education Centre

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52760/jadila.v5i2.799

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The purpose of this study was to find out students' problems in speaking English activities. This study used a qualitative method with a case study research design to find out the students’ problems speaking at SMAN 1 Sungai Keruh. Data were collected through interviews with four students and one English teacher, Selected with through convenience case strategy. The data were analyzed thematically. This study found seven problems experienced by students in speaking, including (1) psychology problems such as a lack of confidence, shyness, and anxiety; (2) lack of motivation due to a lack of practice, indifference and no motivation to learn English; (3) fear of making mistakes such as reluctant to speak for fear of making mistakes in pronunciation and grammar, afraid to speak because they had traumatic experiences; (4) participation challenges which were low or uneven participation in class and limited interaction; (5) the use of mother tongue; (6) inhibition that referred to experiencing limited vocabulary, lack of time for speaking practice, difficulties in composing sentences and grammar, feeling as though they had nothing to say; and (7) peer negative and social influence.
The Students' Problems in Listening Comprehension Alfi Onita Purba; Umar Abdullah; Husnaini Husnaini
Jadila: Journal of Development and Innovation in Language and Literature Education Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Jadila: Journal of Development and Innovation in Language and Literature Educat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52760/jadila.v5i3.822

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The purpose of this study was to find out students' problems in listening comprehension. This study used a qualitative method with a case study research design to find out the students' problems in listening at SMKN 1 Keluang, Musi Banyuasin. Data were collected through interviews with five students, selected through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed thematically. This study found seven problems experienced by students in listening, including problems related to listening materials, basic linguistics, listener concentration, physical characteristic, listener, speaker, and physical setting. To enhance English learning, educators can employ innovative teaching approaches that focus on developing the four key language skills, thereby making the learning process more engaging. Meanwhile, students can boost their language proficiency by expanding their vocabulary, practicing effective listening techniques, and receiving guidance from their parents.