The Analysis of Students‘ Perceptions in English Learning Outcomes at the Seventh Grade of SMP Negeri 22 Purworejo in the Academic Year of 2023/2024

Abstract

The objectives of this study are (1) to describe students' perceptions of English learning outcomes at the seventh grade of SMP N 22 Purworejo, (2) to identify students' difficulties regarding English learning outcomes at the seventh grade of SMP N 22 Purworejo. This research is included in qualitative research. This research uses descriptive method. The data sources of this research are the result of interviews and questionnaires conducted by seventh grade students of SMP N 22 Purworejo in the 2023/2024 academic year totaling 64 students (32 students of class VII E and 32 students of class VII F). The results showed that the seventh grade students of SMP N 22 Purworejo felt happy when learning the English material provided by the teacher because when getting the material students feel challenged to learn it and students motivated when taking English lessons, with above average English learning outcomes. However, students also experience difficulties when learning English, namely difficulties in pronunciation and also a lack of understanding of vocabulary. The lack of relevance of learning to everyday life, for example, students lack interest in learning English themselves at home.