English is a second language in Indonesia, making it more difficult for Indonesian students to understand compared to native speakers. In listening comprehension, students are accustomed to hearing English spoken by teachers who adjust their speech to match students' abilities. However, listening to native speakers presents greater challenges, such as differences in accents, speech speed, and unfamiliar expressions. This study aims to analyze the specific difficulties students face in listening to English native speakers and identify the factors contributing to these challenges. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with six students (four females and two males) from the English Education Department at UIN Ar-Raniry, who had been studying for five semesters. The findings revealed that students struggled primarily with fast speech, unfamiliar vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and loss of focus, with speech speed being the most significant challenge. Both internal and external factors affected comprehension, including limited vocabulary, low concentration levels, lack of prior knowledge, background noise, and limited exposure to native speakers. Based on these findings, students need more structured and consistent listening practice. Teachers should integrate authentic listening materials into lessons, exposing students to different accents, speech speeds, and idiomatic expressions. Students are encouraged to use various listening resources, such as podcasts, movies, and online videos, while reducing reliance on subtitles. Additionally, schools and institutions should support listening comprehension development by providing facilities such as language labs with high-quality audio equipment.