Analyzing The Difficulties faced by Iraqi EFL Learners in Writing Essays

Authors

  • Rusul Assim Abbood University of Babylon/ College of basic of Education/English Department

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64940/jfath/2026.30.2.21

Keywords:

Essay, writing , learners , analyze, skills

Abstract

           The researcher explored the challenges faced by English language learners in essay writing. The study began with a theoretical overview of essential writing skills, addressing fundamental aspects of essay composition. It then moved to a practical examination, analyzing the process and results of a test administered to third-grade English language learners at the College of Basic Education, University of Babylon. The research aimed to achieve two primary objectives: first, to identify the difficulties learners encounter while learning essay writing, and second, to provide clarity on effective methods for teaching essay writing in English. A total of 100 third-grade EFL students from the English Department participated in the test, where they were tasked with answering a series of questions.

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Published

2026-07-20

How to Cite

[1]
Rusul Assim Abbood, “Analyzing The Difficulties faced by Iraqi EFL Learners in Writing Essays”, jfath, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 1–10, Jul. 2026.

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 2 (2026): Al-Fath Journal of Educational and Psychological Research

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Articles

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