EXPLORING LANGUAGE BARRIER CHALLENGES: LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BSED-ENGLISH BLAAN STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH

<p><span>Language barriers cause significant challenges and hinder Blaan students in learning English while pursuing a Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) major in English. This qualitative study explores the lived experiences of five (5) BSED-English Blaan students enrolled at Green Valley College Foundation, Incorporated, focusing on language barriers in learning English. The study examines how these barriers affect the English language journey of Blaan students through well-organized interviews and thematic analysis, highlighting their experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms. The findings reveal two main themes: (1) Lack of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar awareness; and (2) Challenges in communication in diverse cultures. These insights emphasize the various language barriers Blaan students face and highlight the importance of providing support and tools to help them learn English and understand different cultures, thereby avoiding miscommunication and misunderstandings.</span></p>