The Challenges of Effective English Language Teaching in Saudi Schools

Teaching English language effectively is crucial for helping English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners communicate in the target language. Effective EFL teaching can lead to rich production and use of the language. In this study the researcher aim to explore the difficulties that EFL teachers encounter, difficulties that limit their application of effective teaching methods in Saudi schools. The researcher collected data using a questionnaire that included challenges related to various factors: the learning environment, the textbook, EFL learners, EFL teachers, and the use of technology. The participants of this study included 112 English language teachers from different cities in Saudi Arabia. The main results indicated that EFL teachers in Saudi schools face numerous challenges related to the classroom environment, the EFL textbook, the EFL learners, and technology tools in the classroom. Because the researcher explored the difficulties of using effective methods based on EFL teachers perceptions, the findings could assist the Ministry of Education and policymakers in investigating and overcoming the challenges EFL teachers face to enhance their application of effective methods in Saudi schools.