Problems Encountered by EFL Learners in Writing

Problems encountered by EFL learners
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1. Writing in the first language
Pre-Intermediate EFL Learners will have first language influence challenge. Some
phrases in their writing will be direct from their first language (Yang, 2017). For example some
phrases like stating James and myself instead of saying James and me. This is the influence of
the first language since we simply say it normal first language speech.
2. Contrastive Rhetoric
Pre-Intermediate EFL Learners especially the Arabic learners will find some challenges
in a rhetorical pattern of language (Ringbom, 2007). They will add native language pattern of
words in most of their sentences. For example, selection of different devices to present
information or establishment ideas and to show central part of the idea as opposed to the other.
the EFL learner will state eg. to justify my argument in this letter i read all the information from
novel writer by certain author. This will definitely define that the information he/she is giving in
the letter are from another artist but not the writer.
3. Knowledge transforming challenges
Pre-Intermediate EFL Learners will have some challenges in transforming some words
and their meaning from their first language to English (Ringbom, 2007). For example, confusing
when to use 'but' and 'and'. Eg “I want all these changes to be made and I am afraid if every
member will agree" instead of "I want all these changes to be made but I am afraid if every
member will agree".
4. Culture influence in their writing