Factors Affecting English Language Teaching and Learning

Abstract

This article explores the adversities faced by public school students in learning English in their learning context. The main purpose of this study was to explore the causes of learning difficulties in English. The design of the study was qualitative. Three teachers who have been teaching in secondary level for long time had been taken as a sample of the study. In-depth interview was used as a tool for data collection. The interview was taken in two phases. The collected information through the in-depth interviews was transcribed and coded to develop the themes. Three themes were developed through this study; English learning has been difficult for the learners because of the overuse of students’ mother tongue; not resourceful classroom and lack of materials is another cause for poor performance of the learners and lack of time for practicing the English language. Through the findings and results it had been concluded that English should be taught in English and there should be the use of varieties of techniques and materials to support the English learning of the learners.