Journal of Educational Review and Cultural Studies
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)

An Analysis Students’ Difficulties in English Speaking Skill at MAN 1 Natuna

Iswanto, Joko (Unknown)
Mayasari, Eka (Unknown)
Sy. Nurfadilah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2025

Abstract

This research describes the analysis of student difficulties in English speaking skills faced by 10th Grade students of MAN 1 Natuna in the 2021/2022 academic year. This research used qualitative research methods. The researcher chose class X IPA 1 as the object with a total of 27 students. In collecting the data, researcher used observations, and interview. From the data analysis, the researcher found some conclusion The problem of students in mastering speaking skills is that students have limited vocabulary, they confused to pronounce words in English, lack grammar, cannot speak fluently, and have difficulty understanding what the speaker is saying. In addition, students inhibit to practice speaking English and usually use their mother tongue. The cause of students having difficulty in mastering speaking skills refers to the learning objectives, it can be concluded that students have psychological factors such as lack of confidence, fear of being wrong, anxiety, shame and lack of motivation that hinders them in practicing speaking in English. These factors, such as fear of making mistakes, are generally caused by their fear of being laughed at by their friends.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JERP

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

The Journal of Educational Review and Cultural Studies (JERCS) seeks rigorous, high-quality research in education, cultural studies, and the intersection of pedagogy and culture in relation to the manifold political, social, technological, ecological, and educational needs of the contemporary ...