Mazen Salem Alseadan

English Department, Jouf University

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v4-i12-31

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ABSTRACT

This is an introductory investigation of English listening challenges of Saudi EFL learners. This study attempts to find out the underlying reasons that cause Saudi EFL learners to end up with low English listening performance as it is indicated in the annual reports of ETS educational company. This study follows a qualitative methodology since it seeks in-depth details through implementing a semi-structured interview. The participants were totally four; a) three Saudi EFL learners, and b) one professor. This study founded that the proposed main reasons that can cause Saudi EFL learners to perform poorly in listening performance exams are related to students, English language teachers, curricula, and assessment practices.

KEYWORDS:

Saudi EFL; English learning; Listening challenges; Improving Listening; Saudi Arabia.

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