Factors Affecting English language learning

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to give an analytical description of the state of decline of English language standards at university level specifically in communication skills. It is believed that language as a system of arbitrary symbols for human beings' communication in speech and writing , is used by the people of a particular community'' to help the people to communicate and interact. This definition means that; every language operates within its own system. Every language has its own arbitrary symbols. The words'' communicate and interact'' mean to understand and speak. We believe firmly that no text book can claim that it develops communicative competence in the learners by itself, but there are other influential factors participating in reinforcing the educational process. Also there are negative affecting factors which need well tackling for solving the problem. Learners' perception towards the teaching and learning of English should be taken and reviewed seriously as it is a two- way process involving communication and learning. Meanwhile, teachers should take the initiative to insure that their teaching plans are effective so that students' learning becomes meaningful through a variety and mixture of teaching methods to cater for the majority of the students' learning styles and preferences.