Factors Influencing Arab EFL Learners’ Communication Skills: Literature Review

Abstract

Research in foreign language learning has indicated that the majority of Arab EFL learners face several problems in communication. Therefore, this study aims at reviewing the literature to identify the factors influencing Arab students’ communication skills. The study navigated through the literature and found several factors influencing students’ communication skills. The review results classified the factors influencing Arab students’ communication skills into cultural, educational, cognitive, and psychological. The study sums up by providing some pedagogical suggestions for teachers and policymakers.