Extensive listening can be implemented inside and outside the classroom. Previous research has explored the common strategies or the impact of extensive listening on language proficiency. Thus, this research aimed to explore the problems faced in extensive listening activities and the strategies to deal with those problems. This study used a qualitative approach with an exploratory research design. The research was conducted at the English Education Department in UIN Walisongo Semarang in the odd semester for around 6 weeks. A total of 25 participants from the 3rd, 5th, and 7th semesters had participated. The data were collected through open-ended questionnaires on Google Forms and interviews and were analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that there are three major categories of problems in extensive listening activities, which are problems related to listening materials (i.e., vocabulary, speech rate, and unclear pronunciation or accent), learners’ performance (i.e., motivational difficulties, distraction, lack of background knowledge, and anxiety or frustration), and supporting equipment (i.e., background noises, connection, and device quality). Moreover, the strategies are classified into eight major scopes which are using subtitle/transcript, pausing and repetition, taking notes, inferencing, visualization, checking, using additional devices, and taking breaks. This study suggests the strategies should be taught to EFL learners and encouraged them to engage in consistent extensive listening practices outside of the classroom.