AN ANALYSIS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION BARRIERS FACED BY NOVICE SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Abstract
The study aims to explore both psychological and linguistic difficulties in beginner-level students when they are communicating. Some have problems with their pronunciation, spelling, or lack of vocabulary, while others struggle with a lack of confidence, motivation, and diversity of structure between their mother tongue and foreign language. It studies the reasons why novice learners struggle with oral communication, especially in English, gives solutions to overcome language barriers, and explores scientists’ opinions about language acquisition.
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