Learning loss in EFL classroom as impact of Covid-19

Abstract

The aim of this research was investigating learning loss in EFL classroom as impact of COVID-19. Case study was employed in this study and interview was deployed as instrument. The participants were five students of junior high school. The findings showed that English knowledge, attitude and skill were the aspects that loss. In addition, the causes of English learning loss during COVID-19 were facility and time. Surprisingly, some the students have their own way when they got difficulty in understanding the lesson. They watch YouTube on their mobile phone.  With the findings, it is suggested that for EFL teacher and students. that the teacher should consider students’ perception on causes of learning loss and can also they can create appropriate EFL teaching learning process to avoid the occurrence of learning loss. For the students, it suggested that they have to be more independent and do not depend on the teacher in learning English.