obstacles to learning
noun phraseUK /ˈɒbstəklz tə ˈlɜːnɪŋ/
US /ˈɑːbstəklz tə ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
Things that make it hard for someone to learn.
Loud noise and a broken computer are obstacles to learning in the classroom.
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2. Problems in a school that stop students from doing well.
The school worked to remove obstacles to learning, like poor lighting and missing books.
3. Personal troubles that make studying difficult.
Feeling tired or worried can be obstacles to learning at home.
4. Things in a lesson that confuse students.
Hard words and fast speech are obstacles to learning a new language.