ALTRALANG Journal
Volume 7, Numéro 2, Pages 256-269
2025-12-10

Investigating Causes Of Language Learning Failure Among Algerian Esp Doctoral Students: A Case Study Of Arabic Department Learners At Ensb



Authors : Tihal Wafia . Djouima Leila .

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate why first-year doctoral students from the Arabic Department at the Teacher Training College of Bouzareah (ENSB) failed to achieve the B2 level in the mandatory online English program set by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education. It also explores how students perceive the relevance and appropriateness of the online English course units. A mixed-method approach, including a questionnaire, a semi-structured interview, and online classroom observation, was used to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. The results indicate that the primary cause of this failure was the online delivery format, which placed A1 and A2 level students in a frustrating situation. This frustration stemmed from their inability to follow the teacher behind the screen and from certain course units being unrelated to their specialism, making the technical vocabulary even more challenging. Additionally, the study reveals that these students do not use learning strategies that promote long-term retention. It is recommended that online teaching be avoided for beginner-level students (A1 and A2) and that more personalized teaching methods be considered.

Keywords

Arabic department ; , ESP ; , language proficiency ; learning strategies ; online delivery

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