An Analysis of the Difficulty Factors in Learning Arabic in Class VIII

This study aims to analyze the factors of difficulty in learning Arabic class VIII students at Al-Ikhwan Foundation Kotapinang, North Sumatra, 2021/2022 academic year. The approach this uses a qualitative type with descriptive analytical method. research was carried out second (even) semester year, as April May 2022. subjects were Kotapinang Foundation, totaling 27 students. object is related experienced by Data collected through interview, observation, and document studies. results indicate that almost all eighth grade have difficulties Arabic, motivated internal external factors. include interest lack concentration student when teacher delivers teaching materials, intelligence (students' skills receiving lessons). While general elementary school graduates children's environment home less supportive.