Abstract
It is undeniable that most students learning English as a foreign language at universities face many problems. This study was conducted to explore some reasons that impact HUFI students low English Learning. The subjects of this quantitative research were the third-year students in two classes—each respondent listed 10 reasons why students are poor in English performance. The study's findings revealed some primary factors, including firstly, the majority students stated that they were not confident enough to use English in class because of shyness and concern about making mistakes. Second, students lack fundamental knowledge and skills. Third, students do not have opportunities to practise English with native teachers because of big size classes. Fourth, students are not satisfied with some teachers’ teaching methods. Last but not least, students are not well-motivated, encouraged and instructed to apply some effective learning strategies.
Highlights
1 According to Susanna (2007), English is used as an official language in many nations and influences many different cultures in a large number of countries; it is the central language of communication worldwide
Many factors lead to HUFI students poor performance in their learning English as a foreign language, such as the overload of the curriculum in the limited time allowed, English teachers’ methods, and lack of students’ learning motivation
Findings of the study have pointed out that the lack of an English environment is one of the most critical factors associated with students' poor performance in Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry
Summary
1 According to Susanna (2007), English is used as an official language in many nations and influences many different cultures in a large number of countries; it is the central language of communication worldwide. Most HUFI students have expressed stress, nervousness, or anxiety when using the English language They have experienced some occasions when they have avoided communicating in the target language. As a person working in the education field and interested in this issue, the author begins researching reasons that impact HUFI students' low English Learning. This topic was identified as important to lecturers in providing them with the necessary directions for helping their students improve their English skills
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