An Exploration into Students’ Perceptions towards the Challenges of Learning Reading Skill Using Communicative Language Teaching Approach: Focus on Wolaita Sodo Preparatory School

The main purpose of this study is to explore students’ perceptions towards the challenges of learning reading skill using communicative language teaching approach: focus on Wolaita Sodo Preparatory School. Descriptive research design was employed. The data were collected through classroom observations and questionnaires. Students were selected the sample using Slovene’s sample size determination formula: (I.e.=N/1+N (e)2. The study divulged that the EFL students have negative perception towards learning reading using communicative language teaching approach. As a result, student’s negative perception towards learning reading skill using communicative language teaching approach was found. Hence, based on the findings, recommendations were made. In concurrence to this, the researchers recommend that the concerned bodies should give due attention to overcome selected problems which hampers learning reading skills using communicative language teaching approach particularly mobilizing EFL teachers and students through continuous capacity building activity is paramount