Factors Standing Against Listening Success

Abstract

The largest part of the time spent in the communication process is devoted to listening. This skill is in fact very important for developing any language learning proficiency. However, it sometimes constitutes a source of trouble and frustration for learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) who find themselves unable to comprehend the spoken message transmitted to them in the target language. Therefore, this article explores the factors standing against the comprehension of the oral input in a way to open the path for thinking about measures to overcome listening difficulties.