JLE: Journal of Literate of English Education Study Program
Vol 7 No 1 (2026): Volume 7 Number 1 July 2026

English Language Learning Challenges in Remote Areas: A Case Study of Rural Schools

Irma Juliana Ekawati Janis (Universitas Papua)
Dewi Veranita Rajagukguk (Universitas Papua)
Grace Ireni Gaitedy (SMP Terpadu Negeri 12 Nafar)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the challenges of English learning in remote areas at SMP Terpadu Negeri 12 Nafar, Kepulauan Aru, Maluku. The research employed a qualitative case study approach involving twenty students as the participants. The data was collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The questionnaire data was analyzed using a Likert scale, while the interview data was analyzed descriptively to support and strengthen the research findings. The result revealed that the students experienced several significant challenges in learning English. The findings showed that geographical access factors had the highest influence on students’ learning challenges with a percentage of 90%, followed by environmental and social factors at 85%, student’s factors which included motivation and ability at 80%, facilities and infrastructure at 65%, and teachers and teaching methods at 30%. Limited facilities, lack of support in environmental, low learning motivation and geographical isolation significantly affected students’ English learning experiences. This research suggests the importance of improving the educational support, learning resources, and teaching strategies to enhance English learning in rural and remote schools

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jle

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The aim of this journal is to promote and publish research-based articles having a depth discussion of the theories and practices of English language teaching and learning related concerns by encouraging inquiries into relationship between theoretical and practical studies. - English Language ...