Challenges in Teaching Pronunciation to Saudi Female Learners at Taif University

Prince Muhammad Bin Salman’s 2030 vision has amplified the importance of English language in Saudi Arabia and efforts to increase its use Kingdom. This need is illustrated by increasing trend universities certain corporations requiring prospective students take regional standardized examinations. The goal this study identify female EFL learners’ pronunciation issues, assess needed help, suggest teaching strategies instructors. Learners will be examined through a series exams intended enhance their listening skills. research relevant because young people are key element HRH Mohammed Vision as they represent kingdom, internationally. questions address challenges instructors confront dealing with most common issues faced adult classroom. obstacles ESL schools included self-confidence, professional development knowledge, instructional methodologies. Fear making mistakes while pronouncing words was commonly stated an obstacle confidence when students. Moreover, several teachers admitted having difficulty some phrases, indicating lack familiarity pronunciation. According respondents, time given cover required courses program proved insufficient for teaching. successful method include tasks classrooms. Due unique qualities needs each student, there limited number materials other resources accessible on