English as a Second Language in Egypt: Acquisition, Challenges, and Educational Implications

This study examines English as a second language (ESL) in Egypt, focusing on how Egyptian learners acquire and use English in educational contexts. The introduction situates English as a global lingua franca and outlines Egypt’s historical and policy background in English education[1][2]. We identify a persistent gap between policy goals (e.g. communicative competence) and classroom realities in Egypt[2][3]. Research questions ask: What factors influence English L2 acquisition among Egyptian learners? How do teaching practices and learner attitudes affect outcomes? The significance lies in informing pedagogical reforms and policy (e.g. Egypt’s Education 2.0 curriculum) through empirical insights.