Problems Encountered by the Students in Using English Language in San Juan Senior High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The English language is very important because of its global status. The English language is a medium that requires great efforts on the part of all the participants. And, English as a second language becomes inseparable and unavoidable. To learn the language, physical, intellectual and emotional involvement is needed to successfully send and interpret linguistic messages.

METHODS

The researcher has examined the different point of view of the students of SJSHS to find out the shortcomings which have been hindering them from using and mastering the English language.

This article analyzed the causes that make the students difficult to communicate in English and suggest some solutions that can overcome the difficulties. In the background, the descriptive nature of this present paper highlights the difficulties faced by the students in speaking English, mostly in using English as a communicative medium.

The qualitative method of research was used to check the problems the students encountered.

RESULTS

Results revealed that students used English more frequent only inside the class-during English classes and less frequent outside. Whereas students’ have limited time to learn English in class, and they still do not have enough encouragement to practice English outside the class in order to get familiar with English. Hence, the environment was the leading cause of the problems in learning English. Another finding was the students' lack of confidence for they thought that they may encounter mistakes in grammar. This led to problems like lack of vocabulary and reading habits and listening that tend to challenge other difficulties in learning English.

DISCUSSIONS

Language is the most significant part of communication. It is very challenging to consider a society without language. It sharpens people's thoughts, guides, and controls their entire activity. It is a carrier of civilization and culture. Thus, the researcher tried to find out the problems concerning the use of the English language as a medium of communication. This is observed most especially among our students before work immersion. The need for English is very important during the interview. The students had the difficulty in expressing their answers to the questions. As observed, many factors affect the process of learning the English language, including attitude, self-confidence, motivation, exposure to the language, competence, classroom conditions, environment, family background, and lack of teachers' encouragement.