Challenges of learning conversational English skills among university students in Deir ez-Zor Governorate

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Purpose of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Scope of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Conversational English 2.2 Language Learning Theories 2.3 Challenges in Language Acquisition 2.4 Previous Studies in Similar Contexts 3. Context of Deir ez-Zor 3.1 Geographic and Demographic Overview 3.2 Educational System Overview 3.3 Language Use in Everyday Life 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Sampling Strategies 4.4 Data Analysis Techniques 5. Findings 5.1 Identified Language Challenges 5.2 Student Attitudes and Perceptions 5.3 Factors Affecting Learning 5.4 Differences Across Demographics 6. Discussion 6.1 Interpretation of Results 6.2 Comparison with Existing Literature 6.3 Implications for Teaching Practice 7. Recommendations 7.1 Enhancements in Teaching Strategies 7.2 Policy Recommendations 7.3 Future Research Directions 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Contributions to the Field 8.3 Final Thoughts and Reflections