Here are some of the most common English language learning difficulties faced by learners.

1. Language transfer: Language transfer designates the interference of the mother tongue in second language learning. Learners apply knowledge from their native language to learn a second language. While this can help in understanding and using the target language, this can also hinder the proper internalization of the L2.

2. Isolated materials and resources: Materials and resources are key when conducting foreign language formative sessions. They should be adapted to learners needs and the context they live in. Contextualization of both, might mislead learners learning process.

3. Behavior: Another great difficulty faced when conducting foreign language formative sessions is undesired learners’ behavior. It may lead to distraction which hinders learners’ language learning process.

4. Lack of language exposure: One of the most notorious difficulties faced by learners when learning a second language is not being exposed to the learning target language. There is a direct relationship between successful language acquision and language exposure.

5. Anxiety and foreign language learning: Learners might experience a high degree of anxiety when trying to learn a second language. It affects learners negatively since it hinders learners natural learning process which might lead to students’ demotivation.

6. Cultural interference: Learners’ culture can be a barrier to second or foreign language learning. Cultural differences may cause confusion and cultural misunderstandings. Learners may have problems communicating with target native speakers because of cultural differences.