Mengeksplorasi Persepsi Siswa Terhadap Kesulitan Belajar Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Di SMPN 7 PALU

Nazwa Meisya Amanda Putri (A12121101). Exploring Students’ Perceptions
of English Vocabulary Learning Difficulties at SMPN 7 Palu. Skripsi, English
Education Study Program, Language and Art Education Department, a Teacher
Training and Education Faculty, Tadulako University. Under the Supervisor of
Darmawan and Maf’ulah.
This research aimed to explore students’ perceptions of difficulties in learning
English vocabulary at SMPN 7 Palu. This study employed a qualitative research
approach involving eighth-grade students as the participants. The data were
collected through questionnaires distributed to 30 students and semi-structured
interviews conducted with six student representatives from six different classes.
The findings revealed that most students had positive perceptions of learning
English vocabulary and recognized the importance of vocabulary mastery in
improving English skills. However, students still experienced difficulties in
remembering word meanings, pronouncing new vocabulary, and using vocabulary
in speaking and writing activities. In addition, lack of confidence and feelings of
nervousness were identified as factors influencing students’ vocabulary learning
difficulties. The use of learning media such as pictures, videos, and games was
perceived as helpful in supporting vocabulary learning and increasing students’
interest.Based on these findings, teachers are encouraged to use varied learning
media and provide more practice opportunities to help students overcome
vocabulary learning difficulties.Nazwa Meisya Amanda Putri (A12121101). Exploring Students’ Perceptions
of English Vocabulary Learning Difficulties at SMPN 7 Palu. Skripsi, English
Education Study Program, Language and Art Education Department, a Teacher
Training and Education Faculty, Tadulako University. Under the Supervisor of
Darmawan and Maf’ulah.
This research aimed to explore students’ perceptions of difficulties in learning
English vocabulary at SMPN 7 Palu. This study employed a qualitative research
approach involving eighth-grade students as the participants. The data were
collected through questionnaires distributed to 30 students and semi-structured
interviews conducted with six student representatives from six different classes.
The findings revealed that most students had positive perceptions of learning
English vocabulary and recognized the importance of vocabulary mastery in
improving English skills. However, students still experienced difficulties in
remembering word meanings, pronouncing new vocabulary, and using vocabulary
in speaking and writing activities. In addition, lack of confidence and feelings of
nervousness were identified as factors influencing students’ vocabulary learning
difficulties. The use of learning media such as pictures, videos, and games was
perceived as helpful in supporting vocabulary learning and increasing students’
interest.Based on these findings, teachers are encouraged to use varied learning
media and provide more practice opportunities to help students overcome
vocabulary learning difficulties.