The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic on Online Education of the EFL Learners

Abstract

With the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid growth of online education, Iranian universities of English language began to hold online classes for students. Accordingly, the present study aimed to examine the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on online education of the EFL learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The global COVID-19 epidemic has changed and challenged many aspects of our lives, including our interactions, relationships, learning and teaching styles. It encouraged scientists around the world to help the education system to reorganize policies to find solutions for problems. It has also taught us how to adapt to unexpected circumstances in order to survive.  To this end, students are learning in new ways during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Schools, universities and other colleges are facing unexpected challenges as a result of the pandemic. In response to this global crisis, educational institutions are turning to online education and digital tools. Educational simulation systems and online education support systems are useful in teaching English courses to EFL students and promoting interactions between teachers and students. In this study, the researchers found the importance of online English teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran as well as the English Learners` views and attitudes on internet-based English learning and teaching programs.