A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE CHALLENGES IN COLLOQUIAL COMMUNICATION AMONG PRACTICE TEACHERS

ABSTRACT: This study explores the challenges faced by practice teachers in colloquial Englishcommunication during the academic year 2023-2024. Through a phenomenological approach, five purposivelyselected practice teachers from Batangas Eastern Colleges were interviewed to identify key themes andsubthemes related to their English language difficulties.Data were gathered through the conduct of semistructured interview. Respondents were interviewed by the researcher, then, another language expert was askedto do focus group interview among the respondents using the same set of questions. The research findingsindicate that participants have limited exposure to English language use, resulting in struggles with vocabulary,anxiety, and difficulty in expressing ideas. Their primary motivation for improving English skills is to enhanceacademic performance rather than practical communication. This suggests a need for educational interventionsthat focus on vocabulary enhancement and increased opportunities for English practice. Implementing languagesupport programs could facilitate vocabulary growth and proficiency monitoring, which are essential foracademic success.The study emphasizes future research directions, including in-depth investigations intounderlying factors affecting language challenges, longitudinal studies to monitor skill development,comparisons across student populations, and intervention studies to assess program effectiveness.These findingsunderscore the importance of tailored language programs to support practice teachers’ English languagedevelopment and future teaching capabilities.

keywords :Challenges in Colloquial Communication, English Language