Exploring Gender Differences in Saudi EFL Learners' Attitudes and Comprehensibility Towards American and British English.

Abstract

Abstract This study was an attempt to explore how Saudi EFL learners feel about American and British accents and how well they understand these accents, with a focus on exploring differences between male and female learners. A number of 84 participants, both males and females, took part in the research, allowing for a balanced look at gender perspectives. Using a combination of questionnaires to assess attitudes and a verbal guise technique to assess how understandable these accents are, the study sheds light on how gender can shape accent preferences and comprehension. The insights gained from this research are valuable for educators and linguists who work in diverse, and in educational settings.