Abstrak
Astri Nugraha Baroqah, 2319.049, Title "An Analysis Students Communication Problems During Discussion Activity at LKP Paris English Club (Kampuang Inggris Payakumbuh)". Thesis majoring in English Education, UIN Sjech M Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, 2026/2027. This research aimed to investigate the communication problems experienced by students during discussion activities at LKP Paris English Club (Kampuang Inggris Payakumbuh). This study employed a descriptive qualitative research design. The participants consisted of students participating in discussion activities and one English tutor. The data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that students experienced six major communication problems during discussion activities: (1) difficulty in finding appropriate vocabulary to express ideas; (2) pronunciation difficulties; (3) lack of confidence when speaking; (4) unequal participation in discussion activities; (5) difficulty in expressing opinions clearly in English; and (6) limited interaction among students due to communication barriers. The findings further indicated that these communication problems were influenced by both linguistic factors, including limited vocabulary and pronunciation difficulties, and psychological factors, particularly low self-confidence. These factors affected students' participation, their ability to express opinions, and the quality of classroom interaction. Therefore, improving students' communicative competence requires not only strengthening their English language proficiency but also creating a supportive learning environment that encourages confidence, active participation, and meaningful interaction during discussion activities.