Challenges of English Language Teaching in India as a Second Language

Author(s)	Ms. Suganya Seenivasan, Dr. Nikita Gadani
Country	India
Abstract	English has become a global language for communication, higher education, science and technology etc. Despite being a second language, English serves as a spinal cord in contemporary India. Teaching English as a second language on Indian soil presents numerous challenges for Indians. However English Language Teaching (ELT) as a second language faces many challenges that serves as an obstacle for the learners. Hindrances such as large size classes, insufficient teacher training, lack of modern teaching resources and inadequate use of audio-visual and technological aids. This essay examines the major challenges of ELT as a second language in India with a focus of pedagogical limitations, resource constraints and learner difficulties. The study highlights the importance of current practices in order to English teaching more effective, practical and accessible for learners in diverse educational contexts
Keywords	Challenges, English Language Teaching (ELT), Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 9, September 2025
Published On	2025-09-08
Cite This	Challenges of English Language Teaching in India as a Second Language - Ms. Suganya Seenivasan, Dr. Nikita Gadani - IJLRP Volume 6, Issue 9, September 2025. DOI 10.70528/IJLRP.v6.i9.1738
DOI	https://doi.org/10.70528/IJLRP.v6.i9.1738
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g93mnf

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