Abstract:
This article reports the findings and results of the Masters study on the causes of
poor performance of learners in English in primary schools in Leribe district. A
literature study was conducted to explore and to identify the causes of poor
performance of learners in English in the literature. The findings of the study were
collected by means of in-depth individual interviews the manifestation of the
causes of poor performance of learners in English was investigated from the
participants. Based on interpretive theory employing qualitative research
approach, data collected and analysed from the individual interviews were
analysed as emerging and themes. The findings of the study repudiate the
argument that existence of the Education policy inevitably leads to sound
improvement of learners in English in primary schools and consequently quality
education improved.
