Why English Is Difficult for Many Learners

Across the world, millions of learners spend years studying English through school curricula, private lessons, test prep programs, and online courses.

In many countries, it's not unusual for students to spend 15,000 to 20,000 hours learning English by the time they reach adulthood.

That's twice the time it's said to take to become an expert in most fields.

Yet, many still find themselves struggling to express ideas clearly, understand native speakers, or write professionally in English.

So why is English still difficult, even after years of effort?

In the following slides, we'll explore the structural differences that make English particularly challenging, especially for non-native speakers.