Manifestations of Linguistic Weakness in Listening and Speaking Skills among Arabic Learners in Djibouti

Abstract

This study aims to identify linguistic weaknesses in the listening and speaking skills of learners of Arabic as a second language in Djibouti. A survey method and a questionnaire were used to collect data from 50 respondents, all of whom are Arabic teachers as a second language. The results revealed widespread linguistic weaknesses among learners in these two skills, starting with speaking and then listening, from the perspective of the study sample. The results were discussed, accompanied by some proposals that might help mitigate these weaknesses in line with the context of teaching Arabic as a second language in Djibouti. The study concluded with recommendations and implications for future research.

Keywords: Language weaknesses, listening skill, speaking skill, teaching Arabic as a second language