Author(s): Dr. Nadyh N. Alawfi, Dr. Haifa Alatawi, Mashael Abuthuhayr, Reema Ghurm H Alshehri, Sara Mohammad M Abufara, , Leena Salman A Alshehry, Razan Moeed A Alshmrani, Rehab Nasser Albishi, Nadiyah Dhafer Albishi , Hadeel Jawad F Matar

Abstract: To enhance second language acquisition, it is essential to develop an understanding of the issues faced by English major students; therefore, the primary objective of this study concerns the identification of the challenges faced by second language learners as perceived by English major students from the Department of Languages and Translation at Tabuk University. Developing fluency in English and speaking confidently in public is rapidly becoming an essential skill for students: it is fundamental to both their studies and when seeking employment following graduation. Increasingly, employers are seeking applicants who can speak English fluently and confidently; therefore, English language acquisition is increasingly perceived as one of the most challenging elements of the teaching and learning process.Via the inclusion of both qualitative and quantitative data, this study analysed the factors that impede the efficacy of public speaking among undergraduate students at Tabuk University. The findings of this study highlight that several elements can impact a student’s use of English in public (such as psychological factors, learning environment, educational system, educational facilities, faculty members, and the curriculum).

Keywords: Tabuk University, public speaking, undergraduate students

Article Info: Received: 17 Mar 2025; Received in revised form: 19 Apr 2025; Accepted: 25 Apr 2025; Available online: 30 Apr 2025

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.102.54