The Challenges Faces By Online English Language Learners From Semester Two Polytechnic Students' Perspective

Abstract

Covid 19 pandemic has not only affected global economy but also the educational systems simultaneously. The pandemic situation has posed unprecedented challenges requiring educators to adapt teaching online. Switching from face to face classroom to a virtual classroom makes the learning experience entirely different and brings new challenges for students. This study aimed to spot the challenges faced by semester 2 Politeknik Kota Bharu students towards online English language learning (OELL). This study involves semester 2 Diploma in Accounting students enrolled in the DUE30022: Communicative English 2 course for December 2020 intake.  To achieve the objective, an online survey was carried out in 4 different classes consist of 88 students from Commerce Department to gather the data. The goal of this study is to seek out the possible challenges that can influence students’ acceptance towards online English language learning (OELL). According to the findings, the main factors making it challenging for distance learners to learn English are limited proper device used, insufficient hours of lectures, limited face-to-face interactions between the lecturers and students, issues with insufficient learning materials for language learning and limited access of the internet. Motivated and interested students are more likely to be actively engaged in online English language learning. They can determine what the students learn, how they learn and when they choose to learn during online language classes.