Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the perception of preparatory department teachers at school of foreign languages at Cyprus University on the language learning barriers faced by English as a foreign language (EFL) students. A qualitative research approach was adopted for this study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 samples of teachers who have experience teaching EFL students. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The results of this study provide insight into the most common language learning barriers perceived by teachers of EFL students, the impact these barriers have on the academic performance of EFL students, and the strategies that teachers use to overcome these barriers in their classrooms. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature on language learning barriers and may provide guidance for teachers in addressing these barriers in their classrooms. 

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