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This thesis deals with the English language learning difficulties and the factors that affect learners when English is taught as L2. Moreover, this thesis tends to examine these factors in order to prove their success or failure in learning English language as L2. Furthermore, the study case developed during this research, determines if factors such as age, motivation, aptitude, cognitive style or personality really may affect English language learning. In addition, not as much research has been done regarding individual factors. At least not at an undergraduate level. This research has to do with overlooking of individual factors that present obstacles in learning English as a second language and EFL, in the epartment of Geography, respectively at the University of Prishtina. In addition, English as L2 is taught as an elective course in this department during the first year of the studies. In addition, three main instruments were used for supporting the assumptions. Questionnaires, educator’s interviews and observation were the instruments during the research. Furthermore, thirty students participated in the study and their English language teacher. The research proved that certain factors, such as, motivation and personality can influence learners when learning English as L2. However, age and aptitude were difficult to be measured. In conclusion, the study might serve as a reference in the future in order to change the textbooks for the students aiming to study exact sciences at the University of Prishtina; identify the underlying issues and struggles students face with English as L2/EFL, apply English for Specific Purposes course instead of General English, try out new methods of teaching that involve students and different teaching techniques, motivate students by giving them assignments to work in groups or with their peers, design special lesson plans to suit students’ needs. Key words: English as L2, ESL/EFL, English language difficulties, motivation, personality, age, aptitude. |
English Language Learning Difficulties : The Factors that Influence Individual Learners when English is Taught as L2 / Shehide Ramadani-Gashi 
