Language Education in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunit... - 9783031914423

Language Education in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities in Language Pedagogy and PolicyAuthor(s): Ali H. Al-Hoorie, Connie Mitchell, Tariq Elyas\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031914423, 978-3031914423\nSynopsis\nThis book offers a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping the educational landscape in Saudi Arabia. Each chapter addresses critical issues, ranging from effective vocabulary learning strategies to the multifaceted impact of COVID-19 on second-language writing pedagogy and teacher well-being. It also sheds light on the complexities of English business communication, pronunciation instruction, student comprehension of religious texts, and the current state of language learning strategy instruction in the Kingdom. It examines the crucial role of English within Saudi Vision 2030 and sheds light on evolving kindergarten English teaching practice.