AN ANALYSIS OF THE STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS IN SPEAKING ENGLISH AT TENTH GRADE
STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 5 TANJUNGPINANG
SKRIPSI
RIRI REZKI SYANI 170388203004
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS MARITIM RAJA ALI HAJI TANJUNGPINANG
2023
AN ANALYSIS OF THE STUDENTS’ PROBLEMS IN SPEAKING ENGLISH AT TENTH GRADE
STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 5 TANJUNGPINANG
SKRIPSI
Submitted as a Partial for the Undergraduate Degree in English Language Education (S.Pd)
RIRI REZKI SYANI 170388203004
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS MARITIM RAJA ALI HAJI TANJUNGPINANG
2023
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APPROVAL SHEET
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APPROVAL SHEET
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STATEMENT OF THE ORIGINALITY OF SKRIPSI
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Alhamdulillahi rabbil‟alamin, the researcher expresses her highest gratitude to Allah SWT for his blessing, mercy, love and opportunity to complete this skripsi. Shalawat is also sent to Prophet Muhammad shallallahu‟alaihi wa sallam who has brought human beings from the darkness into the brightness as we behold today.
This skripsi entitled “An Analysis of Students’ Problems in Speaking English at Tenth Grade Students of SMA Negeri 5 Tanjungpinang” is submitted as a partial fulfillment for the undergraduate degree in English Language Education Study Program in Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji. This research would not be completed without support, motivation, guidance, and advice from many parts.
Then, the researcher would like to express her gratitude and appreciation to:
1. Prof. Dr. Agung Dhamar Syakti, S.Pi, DEA, as the Rector of Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
2. Assist. Prof. Satria Agust, S.S., M.Pd, as the Dean of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Maritime Raja Ali Haji.
3. Assist. Prof. Dewi Nopita, M.Pd as the Head of English Language Education Study Program.
4. Assist. Prof. Muhammad Candra, S.Pd., M.Ed and Assist. Prof. Rona Elfiza, S.Pd., M.Pd as her advisors who have given her help and guidance to complete this skripsi.
5. Her beloved parents who always given help, support, pray, and love.
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6. Her beloved sister, Rara Mulia Syani who always gave her supports to complete this skripsi.
7. Her best friends, Melita Ratna Sari Silaen, S.Pd. and Erika Novita Suhandy, S.H who really give support, motivation, and advice to the researcher.
8. Her best friend, Mahaka Pratama Putra who accompanied the researcher in making skripsi together.
9. Her all friends from Class E-01 who always brings joy and share happiness together.
Tanjungpinang, December 23th 2022 The Researcher
Riri Rezki Syani
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Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you
Smart is what you become, not something you are, therefore you must to study hard
I dedicate this skripsi to:
My beloved family
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL SHEET ... ...i
APPROVAL SHEET ... ..ii
STATEMENT OF THE ORIGINALITY OF SKRIPSI ... .iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... .iv
MOTTO... .vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... vii
LIST OF TABLES ... .ix
LIST OF FIGURE ... ..x
LIST OF APPENDICES ... .xi
ABSTRAK ... xii
ABSTRACT………...xiii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION………..……...1
1.1 Background of the Research ..………..……….1
1.2 Identification of the Problem ... ...3
1.3 Limitation of the Problem ... ...3
1.4 Research Question ... ...3
1.5 Objective of the Research ... ...3
1.6 Significance of the Research ... ...4
1.7 Definition of Key Terms………....4
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ... ..6
2.1 Theoretical Review………...6
2.1.1 Definition of Speaking………. 6
2.1.2 The Function of Speaking………..………6
2.1.3 The Component of Speaking Skill………..………...7
2.1.4 The Characteristics of a Successful Speaking Activity ... ...8
2.1.5 Students‟ Problems in Learning ... ...9
2.1.6 Problems in Speaking English ... .10
2.1.7 Factors that Cause Problems in Speaking ... .11
2.2 Previous Study ... .12
2.3 Conceptual Framework ... .14
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD………... 15
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3.1 Research Design………....15
3.2 Research Setting………15
3.3 Research Subject………...15
3.4 Research Instrument………..16
3.5 Technique of Collecting Data………17
3.6 Technique of Analyzing Data………17
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ... …...19
4.1 Data Description………19
4.2 Data Analysis……….20
4.3 Discussion………..37
CHAPTER V ... …...41
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... …...41
5.1 Conclusion ………41
5.2 Suggestions………41
BIBLIOGRAPHY………...43
APPENDICES... …...45
CURRICULUM VITAE ... …...68
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1 Specification of Observation ... 16
Table 4.1.1 Observation Checklist I………..25
Table 4.1.2 Observation Checklist II……….27
Table 4.1.3 Result of Interview……….31
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LIST OF FIGURE
2.1 Conceptual Framework………..14
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Observation Checklist………..46
Appendix 2 Interview Guideline………..49
Appendix 3 Text of Interview………..50
Appendix 4 Documentation……….59
