The position of EFL, phases, and potential challenges in Kuwait : Kuwait University as an example

Abstract EN

Although introduced to learners from kg, English is considered a foreign language in Kuwait.

learning english in kuwait is still a challenging endeavor to many students.

however, this paper sheds light on three aspects related to learning english as a foreign language : the first aspect is the position of english, the second is the phases of english development followed by the challenges students encounter in their academic career as learners of english as a foreign language.

the number of the sample students is ninety-two students from both genders taking english courses at the college of social sciences at kuwait university as part of their curriculum.

findings identify the main impediments represented in three main factors; namely, motivation, exposure, and rare practice of english outside the classroom.