Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy

An Exploration of EFL Young Leaners’ Speaking Difficulties Faced by the Sixth Grade Students of Elementary School

Dairobi, Ahmad (Unknown)
Mubarok, Tyas Alhim (Unknown)
Widiarini, Widiarini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study explores students’ approaches to learning English speaking, the difficulties they face, and the strategies teachers use to overcome them. A qualitative approach with a case study was used to reach the aims of the research. The data collection techniques involved observation at the research location, which is MI Nurul Islam Bululawang; interviews with relevant parties, specifically the sixth-grade students, comprising 16 students, and the English teacher of that class; and documentation to strengthen the findings of this study. The data analysis was conducted through four main stages: data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that English language instruction is already running smoothly and effectively, but some difficulties are still found in the learning process, including difficulties in speaking English and a lack of interest and enthusiasm during the process. There have also been several efforts made by the teacher and the school to overcome the difficulties experienced by the students, namely by providing support and motivation to the students and offering extra hours for studying English.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

journey

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal title : Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Initials and abbreviation : Journey Grade : Sinta 4 Prefix DOI : 10.33503/journey E-ISSN and P-ISSN : 2654-5586 and 2623-0356 Editor in chief : Munawwir Hadiwijaya Managing Editor : Hernina Dewi Lestari Publisher : Insan Budi Utomo ...