English Language Learning in Elementary Schools Difficulties and Solutions

Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Shami

doi:10.58963/qausrj.v1i10.78

Authors

Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Shami Queen Arwa University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58963/qausrj.v1i10.78

Keywords:

English Course , Language Learning , Elementary Schools , Difficulties & Solutions

Abstract

This study examined whether there are difficulties facing the students in elementary schools in learning English as a foreign language. Data was collected from three elementary schools in Hajjah city; also it was collected from academic teachers in Hajjah college. The findings show that there are four main factors that cause such difficulties, which are:-

1- Curriculum

2- Teacher effect

3- Environment and facilities

4- Psychology of the students.

The research runs in five chapters. Chapter one gives an introductory remarks about the research theoretical background, research significance; it also outlines the research hypothesis and objectives. Chapter two was mainly allocated for the previous related researches and studies. Chapter three shows methodology and design. Chapter four discusses the data analysis and results. Finally, in chapter five, the researchers talked about the research recommendations and suggestions for further studies.

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