The aims of this study were to: (1) describe the difficulty of learning English in class X MA Muhammadiyah 01 Palembang in the 2022 academic year. This type of research was qualitative with questionnaires, observations, and questions from the researcher. Â Research data analysis was carried out in three ways, namely data reduction, data presentation, questionnaire, conclusion drawing and verification. Â The subjects of this study were students of class X IPA/IPS, totaling 36 students. Â The data collection in this study used a scale of English learning difficulties which amounted to 25 valid items. Â The scale is based on the criteria for learning English difficulties, namely: (1) Lazy to learn English, (2) Lack of understanding of the material given by the teacher, (3) Difficulty pronouncing English words, (4) Difficulty expressing opinions. Â while learning English, (5) Difficulty concentrating when learning English. Â The results of this study indicate that: There is the highest data from learning outcomes, which is about 33 (91%) students choose the opinion "Strongly Agree" about (I am slower in understanding English material). Â It can be concluded that the students of class X MA Muhammadiyah 01 Palembang have difficulty learning English due to a lack of understanding of the material provided, and it can also be interpreted that the existing teachers are lacking in explaining in detail about English lessons.
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