Challenges of E-Learning Faced By ESL Learners during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way of life, learning, and work. It shook the entire world and caused the largest disruption to all levels of education in history. As the world went into lockdowns, to reduce the proliferation of the pandemic, people worldwide were confined to their homes; virtual and digital platforms for learning and teaching remained the cornerstone of continuing education. Despite the rapid development of learning technologies, ESL students still face many challenges in learning a language while shifting to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by the ESL students of the Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India. The study followed a qualitative method, where a questionnaire was designed via Google Forms. According to the study’s findings, students were dissatisfied with e-learning because they faced numerous challenges such as technological accessibility, social interaction, e-assessment, and academic performance.

Challenges of E-Learning Faced By ESL Learners during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study Keywords:

COVID-19 pandemic , E-learning Challenges , ESL Learners , virtual and digital platforms