Barriers to Listening Comprehension in EFL Contexts: Evidence from Islamic University in Palembang

Penulis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31000/globish.v15i1.14720

Kata Kunci:

Barriers, Listening Comprehension

Abstrak

This research aims to identify problems faced by third-semester EFL students in the English Education study program at UIN Raden Fatah Palembang in learning listening comprehension during the 2023/2024 academic year. Using a qualitative case study approach, 8 students were selected through purposeful sampling technique, specifically homogenous sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews to explore students’ experiences and perceptions in depth. The findings revealed several factors contributing to students’ problems in listening comprehension, including (1) different accent of speakers; (2) unclear pronunciation; (3) the length and speed of the listening; (4) the poor recording quality; and (5) background noise or distractions. This research highlights the importance of providing diverse and clear listening materials, using high quality audio devices, and ensuring a conducive classroom environment. As it focuses solely on students’ perspectives, further studies are recommended to investigate solutions and instructional strategies to address these listening comprehension problems effectively.

Biografi Penulis

  • Muhammad Arif AlDaffa, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah

    Muhammad Arif AlDaffa is an undergraduate student at the Department of English Education, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Indonesia.

  • Amalia Hasanah, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah
    Vice Dean of Student Affair

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2026-01-12

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Vol 15 No 1 (2026): Globish; Englishh-Indonesia Journal for English education and culture

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