PEMA: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

Enhancing Understanding Through Conversation in English Language Learning Among University Students

Nisa, Naila Halwatun (Unknown)
Asti, Dwi (Unknown)
Pulungan, Gyan Suhaimi (Unknown)
Lubis, Yani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jul 2025

Abstract

The ability to comprehend English functionally remains a challenge for many university students in Indonesia. Although students often acquire theoretical knowledge such as grammar and vocabulary, they frequently struggle with understanding real-life conversational contexts. This study aims to examine how the conversation approach helps build students’ comprehension in English language learning. Using a qualitative method with a case study approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation from final-year students at a university. The findings reveal that active engagement in conversation activities significantly improves students’ contextual understanding, self-confidence, and critical thinking skills. These results are supported by key learning theories such as Communicative Language Teaching (Savignon), Affective Filter Hypothesis (Krashen), Socio-Cultural Theory (Vygotsky), and Experiential Learning Theory (Kolb). Moreover, conversation fosters a more humanistic, participatory, and contextually relevant learning environment. Therefore, integrating conversation methods into English instruction in higher education is highly recommended as a strategy to enhance deep and applicable language comprehension.

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pema

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Education Social Sciences Other

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PEMA: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Aim and focus scope journal 1. Education 1. Community service and Digital Technology in ...