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Language Barriers and Academic Interaction of Indonesian Postgraduate Students in Abroad Ferawaty Syam; Herman Resyadi; Nugrah Juniar Umar; Syahrir Nawir Nur; Hardianti; Widya Rizky Pratiwi
DIDAKTIKA Vol 20 No 01 (2026): DIDAKTIKA : JURNAL KEPENDIDIKAN
Publisher : Fakultas Tarbiyah Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bone

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30863/didaktika.v20i01.11651

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This study explores how Indonesian postgraduate students in Queensland University cope with language barriers in academic contexts through the use of personal strategies and institutional support. The research employed a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews. Two postgraduate students were selected through purposive sampling based on their length of study and experiences as international students. Data were analyzed thematically to identify recurring patterns and themes. The results show that students adopted various self-directed strategies, such as active participation in academic and social forums, practicing spoken English with peers, and engaging in extensive reading. Both participants also emphasized the importance of institutional support, including English conversation clubs, academic workshops, and Artificial Intelligence-related training programs, which significantly enhanced their academic engagement. Preparation for advanced academic tasks varied, one participant focusing on structured training and competitions, while the other emphasized content mastery and relied on institutional services to refine language skills. The study concludes that overcoming language barriers requires a combination of individual initiative and systematic institutional support, highlighting the need for integrated approaches to assist international students in academic settings.
UNDERSTANDING FRESHMEN STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF BASIC ENGLISH SKILLS, LEARNING BARRIERS, AND STRATEGIES IN AN INDONESIAN UNIVERSITY Ferawaty Syam; Annery Fienta; Muhammad Asrul Sultan; Hardianti
International Journal of Research on English Teaching and Applied Linguistics Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone

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This study investigates freshmen students’ self-perceived basic English abilities in a non-English department at an Indonesian university. Using a descriptive quantitative survey design, data were collected from 101 participants through a six-item multiple-choice questionnaire administered via an online survey platform. The findings reveal that most students rate their overall English proficiency as poor and show low confidence in using English in daily contexts. Speaking and listening emerged as the most frequently identified weak skills, while grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension were cited as major challenges. Students’ experiences learning English in high school were mixed, with many reporting inadequate preparation for university-level demands. In terms of learning strategies, students primarily relied on self-study and reading, with fewer attending formal courses, and some reporting no deliberate strategy at all. These results suggest a gap between students’ secondary education experiences and their readiness for academic English tasks. The study highlights the need for universities to provide early support focusing on communicative competence, foundational language skills, and confidence-building activities. Limitations include the exclusive use of self-reported data, a limited number of survey items, and a single-site sample. Recommendations for future research include larger samples, mixed-methods approaches, longitudinal studies, and evaluations of targeted interventions to improve students’ basic English competence
Co-Authors Annery Fienta Ferawaty Syam Herman Resyadi Muhammad Asrul Sultan, Muhammad Asrul Nugrah Juniar Umar Syahrir Nawir Nur Widya Rizky Pratiwi, Widya Rizky