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September 10, 2025

Challenges in Teaching English as a Second Language in Multilingual Classrooms: A Pakistani Perspective

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BSBashiru I. I. SaeedSASyeda Sana AtiqueMKMuhammad Ashraf Kaloi

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals key challenges in teaching English in multilingual classrooms, suggesting reforms are necessary.

Key Points

  • The main linguistic obstacles include over-reliance on students' first language and reluctance to participate in class discussions.
  • Five key areas identified include language issues, teaching limitations, cultural factors, resource shortages, and instructional readiness.
  • Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 20 ESL teachers provides insights into pedagogic challenges and socio-cultural dynamics.
  • Proposed solutions include curricular reforms, professional development, and improved resource allocation to enhance ESL teaching.

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Saeed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb6a54b1d3bfb60ed673https://doi.org/10.71281/jals.v3i3.391
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