This chapter provided an overview on Saudi Arabia, followed by a discussion of
relevant cultural background. A brief description of the educational system in Saudi
Arabia was then provided. Information was also given on the context of EFL teaching
in the Saudi educational system, followed by a review of related literature in order to
highlight the problem and the gap that the current research study aims to address. Then,
the purpose of the study was outlined. The scope and limitations of this study were then
presented. Finally, the organisation of the thesis was provided.