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Journal : Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science

EFL TERTIARY STUDENTS’ CHALLENGES AND COPING STRATEGIES ON DUOLINGO ENGLISH PRACTICE TEST : A REFLECTION JOURNAL Nirmala, Nirmala; Maulina, Maulina; Rusli, Tri Indah
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1252

Abstract

This study examined the challenges faced by college-level EFL students in taking the Duolingo English Practice Test and the strategies they used to overcome them. The study utilised the journal reflection method, where participants recorded their experiences while taking the test. Data were analysed qualitatively to identify patterns of difficulty and adjustment mechanisms used. The results showed that students faced challenges in listening comprehension, time management, and psychological pressure during the test. To overcome them, they applied various strategies, such as intensive practice, the use of additional applications, and stress management techniques. These findings highlight the importance of developing self-directed learning strategies for EFL students in the face of digital-based exams. In conclusion, although the Duolingo English Practice Test presents challenges for EFL students, effective adaptation strategies can help them improve their performance. This study recommends the integration of technology-based training in the curriculum to improve students' preparedness for online exams.
Co-Authors Abednego Dwi Septiadi Abidah, Husna Adnan Sauddin Afreni Hamidah Alisma, Alisma Anattri, Lega Anggraeni, Evitri Anggraini, Debie Anhar, Muhammad Anshori, Abdurrahman Ardi Mustakim Arfina, Nabila Arinastuti Arinastuti Astuti, Lutfia Andi Aulia, Firdatul Izza Cahyo, Heru Dea Ananda Dewi, Anita Candra Dian Widyaningrum, Dian Emilia, Esi EVA FARIDAH Fatmawati, Wa Ode Faturrahman, Muh. Ekzah Febriana, Silfani Ajeng Ferlian, Nesti Fitri Rahmawati Fitriah Fitriah Galingga, Galingga Hanifa, Zulfa Nur Hanu, La Harsuti, Harsuti Hasana , Uswatul Herlina, Santi Huzain Azis Ida Usman Indah, Lidya Sri Ratu Irmayanti Ishak , Ishak Jaelan Usman, Jaelan Jufri Karim Karimuna, Siti Rabbani Koesoemasari, Dian S.P. La Ode Nggawu Lestari, Dita Lestari, Herwiek Diyah Luluk Humairo Pimada Ma'ruf, Adnan Maralo Sinaga Marola, Mutmaina Kasandra Maulina Maulina, Maulina Muhammad Ilyas Muhammad Sarlin Mulyadi, Elvaro Islami Nensilianti Nensilianti Nur Hasanah Nur, Arifuddin Nurainun Nurainun Nure khun rikhte husaini Pangestu, Julianteri Kevin Tabah Patmaniar, Patmaniar Prianggada Indra Tanaya Purnawansyah Purnawansyah Qhesya Septian Rahma Triyana Rahmat abidin, Andi Rais.TM, Ahmad Ramadani, Rahma Ramadani, Safitrah Rassy, Regania Pasca Rusli, Tri Indah S, Hasfikin Saddam Husein Salam, Nur Aprilia Mutiara ST JUMAEDA Suarni Syam Saguni, Suarni Syam Sulistiawati, Naqiyyah Aulia SUMARNI Suraidah Suraidah, Suraidah Syah, Fahmi SYAMSU ALAM Syarifaturrahmatullah, Syarifaturrahmatullah Tambunan, Renike Usman, Edi Wahidah Alwi Wahyudi, Rizat WINDRA, WINDRA Wiyatun, Fatasya Yani, Indra Zurweni Zurweni