Preamble
English is being treated as a world language because of its vast
presence all over the world. At this juncture, learning English gains
currency. Majority of Indian students, particularly from rural pockets
consider this seven-letter word as a magical and a mystical word. The
moment they hear something in English they start feel uneasiness. As a
result of this, teachers who handle English classes face insurmountable
difficulties. Students too find it difficult to listen and to understand the
English language. What are the reasons for this? What are the remedial
measures to be taken to alleviate these problems? This paper critically
evaluates the problems faced by students in the language classroom when
they enter into college environment. Appropriate and adequate remedial
measures are cited for the successful rectification of these problems too.