Analyzing The Difficulties faced by Iraqi EFL Learners in Writing Essays

           The researcher explored the challenges faced by English language learners in essay writing. The study began with a theoretical overview of essential writing skills, addressing fundamental aspects of essay composition. It then moved to a practical examination, analyzing the process and results of a test administered to third-grade English language learners at the College of Basic Education, University of Babylon. The research aimed to achieve two primary objectives: first, to identify the difficulties learners encounter while learning essay writing, and second, to provide clarity on effective methods for teaching essay writing in English. A total of 100 third-grade EFL students from the English Department participated in the test, where they were tasked with answering a series of questions.