On March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of the severe acute

respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the virus responsible for the
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), had reached the level of a global pandemic
Distance learning
In response to the shutdown of schools worldwide, educational institutions adopted distance
learning to ensure that students were still getting an education while the world continued to battle
COVID-19. This distance learning, which was often achieved through the use of various online
resources, was quickly initiated at all academic levels with an uncertain duration.

Speaking and listening are an essential, interactive part of language learning. Disadvantaged
pupils, less likely to have access to technology to participate in online lessons, have most likely
been pushed even further behind their more advantaged peers.

Students have to study online at home, so it is difficult to practice skills, while with English,

group study or face-to-face study is the most effective form.

On the other hand, many English language students are still afraid, still passive in finding and
participating in English activities, leading to a lack of skills, lack of practical experience
Covid-19 has contributed to continued, significant reduction in international opportunities. These
include not only visits abroad but activities like working with a partner school abroad,
involvement in international projects and hosting a language assistant.