Challenges Faced by Language Teachers in Second Language Instruction: A Critical Review

Author(s)	Ms. Monalisha Devi, Dr. Dipti Saikia
Country	India
Abstract	A second language is referred to any language that learned and used by an individual besides their mother tongue. Teaching second is considered as a key challenge for the language teachers due to diverse learner needs, limited resources, and evolving pedagogical demands. This review article critically examines the major difficulties faced by teachers in second language classrooms, including linguistic diversity, varying levels of learner motivation and proficiency, inadequate teaching materials, and insufficient professional training. The study synthesizes findings from existing literature to identify common barriers that affect the effectiveness of second language teaching and learning. The review concludes that institutional support, improved teaching resources, and effective training programs are essential for helping language teachers overcome these challenges and enhance the quality of second language instruction.
Keywords	Language instruction, pedagogical demand, professional training; second language
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70964

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