A Study of the Difficulties in Learning of English Faced by Hindi and Urdu Speaking Students in India and Indian Expatriates in Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Main aim of the study was to explore and analyze the learning difficulties faced by Hindi and
Urdu speaking-students in India and Indian expatriates in Saudi Arabia. It is generally felt
that learning of English varies in different context. Learners having background of Urdu,
Hindi differ on account of learning achievements. Similarly those who enjoy more English
learning environment may perform better than their counterparts. In order to carry out the
study, three types of subjects were purpose. The study, though was descriptive-qualitative in
nature, quantification was used to arrive at statistical inferences. The results indicated that
most of the learner’s problems arose due to L1 interference on second language learning
process