• Mustafa Mubarak Pathan

  Author

• Al Tiyb Al Khaiyali

  Author

• Zamzam Emhemmed Marayi

  Author

Teaching English as a foreign language, particularly in public schools is not an easy
task. Various hurdles pose serious challenges to EFL teachers while imparting an effective
teaching process. In Libya, many EFL teachers face various challenges and difficulties while
teaching English as a foreign language. In order to explore and understand these challenges, the
present study seeks to investigate the major problems faced by the Libyan EFL school teachers.
Questionnaires, observation and informal discussions with the teachers were used as the basic
resources for data collection. Findings revealed that most Libyan EFL teachers encounter
different problems including the lack of teacher-training and development of profession skills,
lack of co-ordination among the teachers-school authorities and quality inspection authorities,
shortage in the basic educational infrastructure, teaching and learning aids and materials, in
addition to the lack of motivation among most of the students. The findings also show that most
of the schools do not have ideal teaching and learning environment as undisciplined student
behaviour was also reported as a common challenge that impacts the teaching.

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