International Journal of Research on English Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)

AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES AND PREFERENCES IN LEARNING GRAMMAR (A STUDY AT STAIN MAJENE)

Nuralima, Rizka (Unknown)
Afdaliah, Nihla (Unknown)
Uswatunnisa, Uswatunnisa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

This research examines the difficulties and learning preferences of English Education students at STAIN Majene in mastering grammar. Despite its significance for effective communication, Indonesian students face difficulties due to differences between Indonesian and English structures. Using a mixed-method approach, the research includes semi-structured interviews with 15 students from the 2021-2023 cohorts and a questionnaire distributed to all 70 students. Findings indicate that students struggle with environmental factors (lack of practice, limited class time), psychological factors (fear of judgment, varied perceptions of grammar's importance), and linguistic factors (material complexity, tense diversity). Students preferred active learning strategies, such as interactive videos and practical exercises. This highlights the need for educators to adapt teaching methods to address these difficulties and accommodate diverse learning preferences. Implementing engaging instructional strategies can enhance student comprehension and retention of grammar, offering valuable insights for improving English education programs and guiding future research.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijretal

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Research on English Teaching and Applied Linguistics (IJRETAL) provides a forum for disseminating information and views which enables practitioners of and researchers in EAP to keep current with developments in their field and to contribute to its continued updating. IJRETAL ...