The Four Most Common Constraints Affecting English Teaching in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The central issue to be addressed in this paper pertains to the current major and persistent constraints facingEnglish education in Saudi Arabia. These constraints are observed in several areas, including students’ beliefs,aspects of curriculum, pedagogy, and administrative processes. Addressing these considerations will enable thepeople involved to continue to advance in the right direction, and will also enlighten them to the fact thatidentifying, analyzing, and suggesting corrective action for the existing problems or issues would be beneficial inbringing about much-needed curriculum reform. This awareness will also pave the way for, and aid in, theacquisition of resources to ensure a better future for English as a foreign language in Saudi Arabia, kindling brighthopes for the country and enhancing the country’s ability to actively participate in the international community.