Globish: An English-Indonesian Journal for English, Education, and Culture
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2026): Globish: English-Indonesian Journal for English Education and Culture

Barriers to Listening Comprehension in EFL Contexts: Evidence from Islamic University in Palembang

Muhammad Arif AlDaffa (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah)
Amalia Hasanah (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah)
Deta Desvitasari (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jan 2026

Abstract

This research aims to identify problems faced by third-semester EFL students in the English Education study program at UIN Raden Fatah Palembang in learning listening comprehension during the 2023/2024 academic year. Using a qualitative case study approach, 8 students were selected through purposeful sampling technique, specifically homogenous sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews to explore students’ experiences and perceptions in depth. The findings revealed several factors contributing to students’ problems in listening comprehension, including (1) different accent of speakers; (2) unclear pronunciation; (3) the length and speed of the listening; (4) the poor recording quality; and (5) background noise or distractions. This research highlights the importance of providing diverse and clear listening materials, using high quality audio devices, and ensuring a conducive classroom environment. As it focuses solely on students’ perspectives, further studies are recommended to investigate solutions and instructional strategies to address these listening comprehension problems effectively.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

globish

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Subject

Education

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Globish journal published twice a year by English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teachers Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Tangerang present articles on English Language, Education, Teaching Skill, Linguistic, Literature, Teaching Issues and related research ...