WRITING DIFFICULTIES FACED BY EFL WRITING LEARNERS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM

Abstract

This objectives of this study were explaining the difficulties that EFL learners when writing essays and the common mistakes they make in English. Effective writing abilities are crucial for language development and academic accomplishment across all educational levels. One of the most challenging aspects of university education is developing strong essay writing skills. This study used a descriptive survey research approach. The sample of this study consists of 35 first-year English Education Study Program students from IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. In order to get the research objectives, a descriptive study was used, with data collected through a student questionnaire and a collection analysis of thirty-five randomly selected essays..