Abstract :
The purpose of this research was to analyze the students’ difficulties in
speaking English especially in introducing them self at MTS NW Al Hidayah
Baremayung. Besides, the researcher also wanted know what the students’
difficulties in speaking English and what the factors of students difficulties in
speaking English especially in introducing them self. The method of collecting
data are observation, recording, and interview. The data were taken from the
subject of the research in the form of teaching learning process, interview and
recording. The research finding showd that the students difficulties in speaking
English especially in introducing them self are: (a) the student’s low vocabulary
mastery. (b) the students had difficulties in pronouncing certain words because,
English words are different between pronunciation and writing. (c) the students
were still confused in arranging words. Then, there were still some mistakes in
their grammar. (d) the students were often afraid of speaking English because they
were worried of making mistakes. They were unconfident and nervous when they
introducing themselves.
Key words: speaking difficulties, introducing them self