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Journal : Datokarama English Education Journal (deejournal)

Identifying Grade X Students’ Problems in Learning English Vocabulary at SMAN 1 Palasa Parigi Moutong Safira, Safira
Datokarama English Education Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : English Tadris Department, Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty, Datokarama State Islamic University Palu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24239/dee.v6i1.111

Abstract

This research aimed to identify the problems faced by Grade X students in learning English vocabulary at SMAN 1 Palasa Parigi Moutong, with a focus on Grade X C students as the research subjects. The study employed a qualitative descriptive method, involving 29 students selected from a total population of 153. The instruments used to collect data were a questionnaire consisting of 13 questions and interviews with 8 questions. The findings revealed five main categories of difficulties experienced by the students: (1) challenges in memorizing long and complex vocabulary, indicating limited memory capacity and the absence of effective learning strategies; (2) difficulties in translating English texts, which stemmed from limited vocabulary mastery, insufficient grammatical understanding, and an inability to comprehend sentence context; (3) problems in spelling, caused by discrepancies between English pronunciation and spelling; (4) pronunciation difficulties, particularly due to the presence of silent letters and inconsistencies between spelling and pronunciation; and (5) obstacles in accurately using vocabulary in sentences, especially in selecting the correct verb tense and appropriate prepositions. These results indicated that students’ vocabulary mastery required significant improvement across various aspects, including memory retention, spelling, pronunciation, comprehension, and contextual usage. Therefore, a more contextualized, integrative, and sustainable approach to teaching English vocabulary was needed at the secondary school level.
Co-Authors Abdul Rahman Adrian Adrian Afandi, Benny Agus Bahtiyar, Muhammad Rifal Agusti, Mufida Dwi Ahadiah Agustina Aini, Rukmi Nur Ali, Sitti Aminah Amam, Amam Anawati, Sri Annawaty Annawaty, Annawaty Apriana, Dhea Resky Ardivan, Marcel Asrida Asrida, Asrida Badruzzaman, Jabar Dewi, Febriana Mulya Djohan, Sjamsu Dudiarti, Diah Dwiyanti , Selfin Eko Suyanto Erna Setiany G A Arwati, I Gumilar, Rangga Prebawa Hadi, Putra Pratomo Hadijah Hadijah Handini , Witri Hari Setiyawati HARIYANTO HARIYANTO Hartin, Siti Sofia Hazira, Hazira Hidayanti, Nur Fitri hidayat, dwi taufik Hikamah, Siti Roudlotul Hutbah, Hutbah I Dewa Putu Nyeneng Ingrat, Intan Wahid Insani, Fitra Sawfla Karim, Elfhy Yanti Karimuna, Siti Rabbani La Kamisi, Haryati Lahata, Astid Pratiwi Liambo, Putri Yuliyanti Maharani, Keisya Amalia Meliyawati, Meliyawati Mentary, Putri Mukhlishin, Mukhlishin Nabiilah, Rifdah Neisya, Shava Netty Herawati Nizar, Zahwa Nur Ain Nur Hidayat Nurjanana Nurjanana Nurlizawati, Nurlizawati Nurmiati Nurmiati Pattinasrani, Merlyn Vitaloka Pradita, Bagas Pratiwi, Riri Puji Rahayu Putra, Muh. Fadil Pratama Putri, Armelia Putri, Indah Prihandini Utami Rabbi, Athaya Rachmawati, Annisa Noor Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmin, Ririn Ali Rusmawan Rusmawan, Rusmawan Saad, Rahmiyani Sabara, Mega Saing, Zubair Sakti, Clariza Garda Sari, Bulan Sari, Wika Purnama Selfia, Siti sherly sherly Shinta Melzatia Siti Choiriah Siti Rabbani Karimuna Sugiarti Sugiarti Suharmadi Suharmadi Sunarto Amus Syair, Wika Purnama Syaugy, Muhammad Tappo, Liberty Mendila Tia, Sarni Titdoy, Dewi Toto Suharto Udin, Similanti Umi Nurjanah, Umi Villany Golwa, Gian Wati, Galuh Rachma Wiwit Suprihatiningsih Yanti Karim, Elfhy Yanti, Wa Ode Yudhi Herliansyah Yulius Hari