This study examined the challenges international university students faced learning Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing(BIPA). The research examined the challenges these students faced from diverse linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. This research used a mixed-methods approach, incorporating quantitative survey data and qualitative interviews to understand these problems.

The research sample was 30 international students studying at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Purposive sampling was employed for the questionnaire, which was based on the Likert scale, and random sampling was used for the interviews. The data analysis techniques utilized include thematic analysis to extract meaningful patterns from the collected data.

A significant issue identified was the language barrier. The grammar and vocabulary of Bahasa Indonesia differed from the students' native languages, causing them to struggle. Pronunciation and intonation further hindered communication. Additionally, understanding cultural nuances required cultural immersion and sensitivity. The students' diverse educational backgrounds affected their preparedness and familiarity with Indonesian university teaching, slowing their learning and comprehension.

The findings of the study revealed that teachers need to adapt their methods in multicultural classrooms. Institutions also should provide language labs and cultural orientation programs to help international students overcome these challenges. Additionally, researchers recommend improving teacher training to meet the needs of diverse students. The research informs these proposed solutions by highlighting specific difficulties faced by students, such as linguistic differences and cultural misunderstandings.

Authors:
Aldian Idris Febrianto, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia
Joko Priyana, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Aldian Idris Febrianto, S.Pd, is a staff member at the International Office of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) and a master's student in English Education at UNY. He facilitates international collaborations and student exchanges, advancing Englis

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