Analysis Students’ Difficulties on Using English Article at 8th Grade of SMP Negeri 1 Nuhon

Mila Karmelia Djafar; Yusniati N. Sabata; Nurhaida Lakuana; Hardianti Hardianti; Ita Rosvita

Authors

Mila Karmelia Djafar Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk
Yusniati N. Sabata Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk
Nurhaida Lakuana Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk
Hardianti Hardianti Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk
Ita Rosvita Universitas Negeri Makassar

Keywords:

Students, Difficulties, English Articles

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the types of English Article errors made by students and also to find out some factors that cause students' difficulties in using English Articles at grade 8th students of SMP Negeri 1 Nuhon. This study used a qualitative approach as a research method. The subjects of this research were 10 students who were grade 8th students from SMP Negeri 1 Nuhon. To analyze the data, the researcher conducted test documentation and interviews using the snowball sampling method. As a result of this research, the researcher found that the students made several types of mistakes such as suspicion and confusion done by 7 students, omission by 2 students, and misformation by 8 students. Factors that influence students experiencing difficulties are the lack of knowledge about English texts, grammar, nouns, and also the students' lack of frequent opening of dictionaries, prefer used Google Translate and the difference between Indonesian as the mother tongue with English. In conclusion, this study supports and enriches the theory that has been put forward.

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