ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: This study explored issues and challenges that emerged in English medium instruction classes offered by five study programs in a university in Bandung, Indonesia. Data were collected from a series of interviews with thirty lectures and focus group interviews attended by 50 students. English language ability was a common problem perceived by both parties. Heterogeneity of students’ English competence, the problematic focus of teaching content over language, and the inability to elaborate, improvise, and insert humor as icebreakers have been reported as specific problems experienced by the lecturers. In addition, lecturers’ pronunciation problems, lack of clarity, and monotonous teaching strategies were perceived as issues by students. Implications and suggestions for lecturers’ professional development and students’ EFL competence are presented.
