Association Of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Students' Feelings In Facing Obstacle When Learning English In Non-English-Speaking Country: English Education Department Students' Voices

Bagus Ardiansyah, Bagus (2025) Association Of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Students' Feelings In Facing Obstacle When Learning English In Non-English-Speaking Country: English Education Department Students' Voices. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

English has emerged as an important global language, playing a vital role in fostering cross-cultural communication and international business. For students, developing English speaking skills is considered beneficial for both current academic achievement and future career opportunities. However, studying English in non-English speaking countries presents unique challenges for English as Foreign Language (EFL) students, especially for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) students. Therefore, this study aims to investigate their challenges and feelings when learning English in a non-English speaking country. In this study, there were four participants from Thailand, Malaysia, Phillipine, and Indonesia. Through a case study, and data collection techniques of semi-structured interview and documentation: Diary, researcher found that ASEAN students experience insecurity. The cause of this feeling is the language barrier that exists in the learning process. On the other hand, positive feelings are also felt by the participants due to the environmental and social support they receive in the learning process. In Addition, motivation issue to learn is also a significant factor. In conclusion, This study shows that ASEAN students who study English in non-English speaking countries feel mixed feelings where feelings of insecurity are more dominant. These feelings are caused by language barrier factors between lecturers and students. However, the social environment helps them in the learning process. Therefore researcher suggest to take a proper preparations for both the future international students or the university.

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