An Analysis of Literasi Bahasa Inggris Difficulties in Seleksi Nasional Berbasis Tes (SNBT) By Senior High School Students at SMAS Harapan 3 Deli Tua - English learning challenges

Aug 29, 2026

This qualitative study examines the challenges of English literacy (Literasi Bahasa Inggris) tasks in the SNBT exam among senior high school students at SMAS Harapan 3 Deli Tua. Findings show that vocabulary limitations are the most prominent obstacle, causing frustration when questions require vocabulary knowledge. Students also struggle with reading tasks involving assumptions and hypotheses due to limited logical thinking. Time allocation for answering questions is considered insufficient, prompting the need for improved vocabulary, reasoning skills, and time management.

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An Analysis of Literasi Bahasa Inggris Difficulties in Seleksi Nasional Berbasis Tes (SNBT) By Senior High School Students at SMAS Harapan 3 Deli Tua Fachri Yunanda1 Azizah Husda2 12Department of English Teaching, Universitas Prima Indonesia email: [faym2c@gmail.com](faym2c@gmail.com) | ARTICLE INFO | ABSTRACT
A number of studies on Literasi Bahasa Inggris in SNBT have been extensively researched in educational communication; however, few studies have investigated the challenges of Literasi Bahasa Inggris queries among secondary school students. This study was conducted to determine the difficulties that high school students faced when answering Literasi Bahasa Inggris questions on the SNBT test. The method employed in this research is qualitative method. This study focused on high school pupils who had taken the SNBT test. According to the findings of this study, the most significant issue in the Literasi Bahasa Inggris test was a lack of vocabulary, which led to frustration when they saw vocabulary-related questions, and it was still difficult for them to answer questions about assumptions and hypotheses in the text due to a lack of logical thinking. They also believed that the time allotted to answer the questions was insufficient. So, according to the research, in order to overcome these difficulties, high school students must improve their vocabulary mastery related to Literasi Bahasa Inggris questions both at home and at school, as well as their logical thinking and ability to manage time so that it is easier to work on problems in the Literasi Bahasa Inggris section. | | --- | --- | | Received
04/12/24
Revised
08/01/25
Accepted
18/02/25 | | | Keywords:
Literasi Bahasa Inggris, Test-based National Selection, Vocabulary Difficulties,Logical Thinking | | | How to cite: Yunanda, F. (2025) . An Analysis of Literasi Bahasa Inggris Difficulties in Seleksi Nasional Berbasis Tes (SNBT) by Senior High School Students at SMAS Harapan 3 Deli Tua. English Teaching and Linguistics Journal, 6(1), 17-21. | | I. INTRODUCTION English is no longer a foreign language for most people since English is an international language spoken in all parts of the world. English has emerged as a topic in the Indonesian educational system. There are four skills in English: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Currently, the Literasi Bahasa Inggris (reading comprehension) in UTBK testis the most nationally recognized test for assessing high school students' English proficiency, particularly for those seeking admission to Indonesian state universities. English literacy refers to the capacity to read, write, understand, and communicate successfully in English. This literacy comprises comprehension of vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar, as well as the capacity to utilize English orally and in writing ina variety of contexts, such as academic, professional, and everyday circumstances (Uleng & Nugraha, 2024) . Although literacy is often defined as the capacity to read and write, it can also refer to the ability to grasp, compose, and share ideas, experiences, information, and meanings using culturally available symbol systems. Literacy, as a collection of cultural and communicative practices shared among members ofa specific group, includes the ability to decode text, participate in meaning-making by interpreting and composing, use texts functionally and appreciate their particular forms, structures, and purposes, and analyse texts critically, recognizing how they represent the world in selective and incomplete ways.(Hobbs, 2016) To determine how high a high school student's English level is, as required for passing the state university entrance exam, they must take the Literasi Bahasa Inggris examination at UTBK, which is a standard test used to measure English language ability. Currently, the Literasi Bahasa Ingris test score, along with six other subtests in UTBK, isone of the prerequisites for ac

FAQs

What is the main difficulty students face in the Literasi Bahasa Inggris SNBT section?

The study identifies lack of vocabulary as the most significant issue, leading to frustration when encountering vocabulary-related questions.

Why do students find questions about assumptions and hypotheses difficult?

Students have difficulty because they lack logical thinking needed to understand and respond to those text-based questions.

How do students perceive the time available to answer the Literasi Bahasa Inggris questions?

Students believe the allotted time is insufficient, which further hinders their ability to complete the questions effectively.

Aug 29, 2026

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