Pre-Service teachers’ Perceptions of English Medium Instruction in an EFL Context

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English medium instruction (EMI) has become a global trend in higher education, particularly in non-English-speaking countries. This study explored 176 second-year pre-service teachers during the first semester of the 2025 academic year. Data was analysed and reported based on four sections of the questionnaire: (1) factors making EMI classes difficult, (2) problems encountered in EMI classrooms, and (3) attitudes towards EMI. The study found that almost all pre-service teachers perceived EMI classes to be difficult to understand due to their limited English proficiency. When surveyed regarding potential issues in EMI classes, more than half of the students (57%) identified low comprehension of course content as the most significant problem. However, forty-eight percent agreed that English should be the medium of instruction at their university. The findings have implications for preparing students’ English proficiency before implementing EMI. The recruitment and assignment of EMI teachers should pay more attention to both their English proficiency and pedagogical skills in delivering content knowledge clearly and comprehensibly.