Difficulties with English language

Difficulties with English language
People may find English a challenge because

it is not their first language
they have a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia
their previous education developed only basic English skills
they are more used to speaking than writing in English
they learned a style of English writing that does not fit the UK’s usual academic style
they have a combination of these difficulties.
Types of language problem
Language problems often fall into two main categories.

Difficulties in understanding can cause particular problems when

reading the style of language used in a course
listening to others, either in group sessions or telephone tutorials

trying to respond to spoken or written questions
encountering colloquialisms, idioms and cultural references (for example from current television programmes) that are used in online forums or other discussions
making use of examples used in explanations.
Difficulties in writing for others to read may relate particularly to

punctuation or the use of paragraphs
making mistakes with verb tenses, or with subject and verb agreement
using the wrong word or putting words in the wrong order
errors in spelling
inability to write at length in order to construct essays or reports
using a style which does not suit UK academic work.