Investigating the Low English Proficiency of Saudi EFL Learners

Saudi students studying English as a foreign language often do poorly in their courses, and despite growing number of studies on this issue the root causes have remained mystery. To gain more comprehensive perspective, study investigated underlying reasons for EFL learners performing by including all major stakeholders. This attempts to find out potential low performance learners. The researcher conducted qualitative interviews with two educational consultants, six university teachers, graduate students, high school teachers. In addition, quantitative data came from via questionnaire addressed 100 participants. revealed shared chain factors related objectives, learners, curricula, assessment, practicality. findings suggested gap between theories consultants used set class objectives actual practice. stemmed not consulting or directly evaluating people field, such educators, staff. recommends researchers get an overview at macro level rather than focusing solely one skill. That should produce valid, reliable, practical suggestions improve learners’ performance.