Exploring Learning Challenges Coping Strategies Among EFL Business English Learners

Learning Challenges Coping Strategies

Authors

  • Faisal Al Homoud Associate Prof. of Applied Linguistics, Department of English, College of Education Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah
  • Mohamed Ibrahim Associate professor of business administration, Department of Business Administration, college of Business Administration, Majmaah University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18326/register.v16i2.267-285

Keywords:

business English learners, coping strategies, English medium instruction, learning challenges.

Abstract

The present study investigated the nature of learning challenges inherent in studying Readings in Business through the English medium instruction (EMI) and the coping strategies business English learners use to overcome those learning challenges. The study adopted a quantitative approach and collected the data through an online questionnaire. The findings revealed that business English learners face challenges related to the language used in the textbook, and some may find the textbook's language more difficult to comprehend. Further, the findings revealed that business English learners in the context of language proficiency-based challenges face challenges that affect their comprehension of textbook content, ability to answer tests effectively, exam scores, and participation in classroom discussions. Furthermore, the findings revealed that business English learners have mixed perceptions regarding instructor-based challenges. Finally, in terms of coping strategies, the findings revealed that business English learners adopted a variety of coping strategies, such as using Google Translate to translate the paragraphs, using their native language to inquire and ask questions, creating a glossary to memorize new words, using bilingual dictionaries and translation tools, and seeking help from classmates and instructors. The study provides a number of implications and recommendations for further studies.

Author Biographies

Faisal Al Homoud, Associate Prof. of Applied Linguistics, Department of English, College of Education Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah

Dr. Faisal Al Homoud is an associate Prof. of Applied Linguistics, Department of English, College of Education Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, 11952, Saudi Arabia. His research interests are Reading, Reading habits, online reading. Al-Homoud has been publishing papers and translating books related to vocabulary and extensive reading, e.g. Using Corpora in the Language Classroom (Randy Reppen, translation), What Do You Need to Know to Learn a Foreign Language (Paul Nation, translation) He authored a series of the most common 2000 words in English, 150 phrases that are similar between English and Arabic  Email: f.alhomoud@mu.edu.sa

Mohamed Ibrahim , Associate professor of business administration, Department of Business Administration, college of Business Administration, Majmaah University

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim is an associate professor of business administration, Department of Business Administration, college of Business Administration, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah,11952, Saudi Arabia. His research interests are business administration, human resource management, strategic planning. Email: mo.ibrahim@mu.edu.sa

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2023-12-04

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Al Homoud, F., & Ibrahim , M. (2023). Exploring Learning Challenges Coping Strategies Among EFL Business English Learners: Learning Challenges Coping Strategies. Register Journal, 16(2), 267–285. https://doi.org/10.18326/register.v16i2.267-285

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