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Studenst Difficulties in English Pronunciation of The First Graders at SMKN 4 KOTA JAMBI
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Universitas Jambi
Author
Try suartini, Pisca
Subject
PR English literature 
Datestamp
2020-11-02 03:18:46 
Abstract :
Suartini, P. T. (2020). Students difficulties in English pronunciation of The First Graders at SMKN 4 KOTA JAMBI. Thesis.English Study Program.Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University. First supervisor: Reny Heryanti, S.S., M.Hum. and second supervisor: Duty Volya, S. Pd., M.Pd Key words: Pronunciation, Difficulty, English diphthong sound. One of Indonesian students' difficulties in learning English is pronouncing English sounds correctly. Indonesian language as mother tongue influences significantly to the way of Indonesian students in pronouncing English sounds. Compared to English, Indonesian language generally does not have differences between spelling the letter and pronouncing the sounds. Among all English sounds, diphthongs are assumed as one of the most difficulties pronounced by Indonesian students. This study was conducted to five students of SMKN 4 KOTA JAMBI by using mix method where the researcher gave test to find out students? difficulties in pronouncing English diphthongs and interview to describe the factors influencing students? difficulties in pronouncing English diphthongs. The result of study showed that the most difficult of English diphthong sounds. Factors influencing students have difficulties in pronouncing English diphthong sounds were mother language interfere, lack of knowledge in English sound systems and unsuccessful in using borrowed English words. This study is expected can give contribution in improving Indonesian students pronunciation especially diphthong sounds. 
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