Difficulties in Learning English Tenses Encountered by Senior High School Students
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Tenses, Language Learning, Difficulties, Language AcquisitionAbstract
This research aims to identify and analyze the difficulties students face in learning tenses. Tenses are an integral part of mastering the English language, yet many students struggle to understand and apply tense concepts. The research uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques such as observation and interviews with students. The results indicate several factors that contribute to difficulties in learning tenses. These factors include differences in tense structures between the native language and English, limited use of tenses in daily life, and teaching methods that are less interactive and motivating for students. Additionally, difficulties in recognizing the appropriate time and events for each tense are also a major challenge, as well as many students finding tenses difficult due to their forms and distinguishing verb changes. Each student has different characteristics, so this research includes developing more interactive and applicable teaching strategies, increasing the application of tenses in real-life contexts, and providing more contextual tense learning. A deeper understanding of the differences in tense structures between students' native language and English is also needed.
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