Al-Irfan: Journal Of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Articles in Press

Analysis of Problems in Arabic Vocabulary Learning

Muh Ridwan (Universitas Muslim Idoensia)
Abdul Qahar Zainal (Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Wahyudin Hafid (Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Ruslan Ruslan (Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Bishri Abdul Karim (Universitas Muslim Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the various problems arising in teaching Arabic vocabulary to Grade 8 students at MTsN 2 Makassar. It focuses on three main aspects: the forms of difficulty students experience in mastering vocabulary, the teaching methods used in vocabulary instruction, and the factors that support or hinder teaching effectiveness. This research employs a descriptive qualitative design involving 32 students, with 6 selected as interview participants. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed inductively to obtain a factual description of classroom learning conditions. The findings reveal several major problems, including students’ limited understanding of word meanings, inaccurate pronunciation, and difficulty using vocabulary in grammatically correct sentences. Although the teacher implements communicative activities, audiovisual media, language games, and repetitive drills, their effectiveness remains limited due to differences in students’ basic language competence, low concentration, and large class sizes that limit individual attention. The study concludes that improving Arabic vocabulary instruction requires diversified strategies, expanded opportunities for practical application, and improved classroom management to promote active vocabulary use in appropriate communicative contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alirfan

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Other

Description

Al-Irfan is a journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies which is published Biannually on March and September by Arabic Literature Department, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar, Pamekasan. The journal covers language issues researched in the branches of applied linguistics, such ...