Students’ Challenges in Learning English as a Second Language

Authors

  • Dr. Murali Mohan V

Keywords:

English language getting to know, 2d language acquisition, vocabulary problems, grammar troubles, pronunciation challenges, verbal exchange abilities, learner improvement.

Abstract

English has come to be an vital worldwide language for conversation, education, and employment possibilities. however, many students experience various difficulties at the same time as studying English as a second language. This have a look at specializes in figuring out and reading the main challenges confronted through newcomers in growing English language skill ability. commonplace problems which include restrained vocabulary, grammatical inaccuracies, pronunciation problems, loss of exposure to English-talking environments, and occasional confidence in communique are tested.

The research also explores the effect of coaching strategies, socioeconomic historical past, and mom tongue interference on language studying. records for the observe have been collected via questionnaires, school room observations, and informal interactions with students from distinctive educational backgrounds. The findings monitor that insufficient practice, fear of making mistakes, and insufficient steerage are many of the primary boundaries affecting powerful language acquisition.

The paper further recommends practical strategies to overcome those difficulties, including the use of interactive teaching strategies, virtual mastering structures, and everyday speak me and writing activities. The look at concludes that students can improve their English skill ability extensively when they receive proper assist, motivation, and powerful guidance.

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Dr. Murali Mohan V. (2026). Students’ Challenges in Learning English as a Second Language. International Journal of Research & Technology, 14(2), 1774–1778. Retrieved from https://ijrt.org/j/article/view/1550

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