This research aims to determine students’ perception on the use of grammar
translation method in writing descriptive text. The sample of this research was eleventh
grade students at MAN 2 Bone. This qualitative research used purposive sampling to
obtain data through interview and observation to students. The results showed that
students gave positive perceptions towards grammar translation method. It was found
that students were enthusiastic in understanding the material and showed a positive
attitude and high involvement in learning. They actively ask questions and listen
carefully to the teacher's explanations, and are able to complete the task of writing
descriptive texts well. And also the Grammar Translation Method has many advantages
in teaching English, especially in terms of mastering comprehension and grammar.
Students felt happy, interested, and enthusiastic about this method, although some faced
difficulties in certain aspects such as sentence structure and use of pronouns.
A. Conclusion
Based on the results of the observation and interview, the researcher concludes
that students' perceptions on the use of grammar translation methods as a learning
method produce positive reactions. From the results of observation, it was found that
students were enthusiastic in understanding the material and showed a positive attitude
and high involvement in learning. They actively ask questions and listen carefully to the
teacher's explanations, and are able to complete the task of writing descriptive texts
well. The interview results show that the Grammar Translation Method has many
advantages in teaching English, especially in terms of mastering comprehension and
grammar. Students felt happy, interested, and enthusiastic about this method, although
some faced difficulties in certain aspects such as sentence structure and use of
pronouns.
Therefore, the use of the grammar translation method can be used as a learning
method, especially in writing skills, with this method encouraging critical thinking skills
when students analyze and translate into the target language and can be applied to
descriptive writing by encouraging students to critically evaluate their own writing and
make revisions to improve clarity, coherence, and effectiveness. It is also hoped that
through learning grammar, students will be able to translate and help them write
descriptive text according to grammar better.
B. Suggestion
After closing the conclusions and conducting the research, the researcher has
several suggestions for English teachers, students, and the next researchers.
1. For English teachers
The English teacher, generally are suppossed to apply some methods in
teaching English which is suitable to the students’ condition so that the students
are not feeling bored in the classroom
2. For students
The students, should be diligent to practice with the other students and open
dictionary if they find any difficulties. Beside that the students should enrich
themselves with many vocabularies, grammar rules, and tenses, so they will
easier in writing a text.
3. For the next researchers
The other researcher, the provided information of this study can be valuable
contribution to other researchers who interest in investigating writing skills in a
different aspect from this research

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