An Analysis of The English Teaching Strategy in Learning English at SMPN 1 Saluputti

The objective of this study was to find out the strategy used by English teachers in learning English at SMPN 1 Saluputti. This study employed a qualitative research methodology. The participants of this study were English teachers at SMPN 1 Saluputti. To collect data, the authors used observation and interviews. Data analysis uses qualitative data analysis. Data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing are the phases. Based on the results of this study, the researcher concludes that English teachers at SMPN 1 Saluputti used problem based learning strategies and contextual learning strategies, this aims to provoke students so that students become creative in developing the learning process. So, by choosing this strategy, students become better at expressing opinions and have the courage to try. Because this strategy has been considered by the teacher to make it easier for students to understand the material taught by the teacher. This is done continuously in order to improve student grades to be even better and exceed the predetermined average and students experience ease in the learning process. Teacher strategies in learning English play a very important role in English learning activities. There are many students who achieve good achievements because they are taught using appropriate English learning strategies.