This study aims to critically review the current English language syllabus provided by the English department located in the faculties of education at Zawia University in Libya. It analyses the weaknesses and strengths of the current English-language-teaching syllabus in terms of the grammar, writing, reading and oral communication courses for the four years of undergraduate study. The data were collected using document analysis, with the findings highlighting that the English language syllabus has inherent strengths, in addition to certain weaknesses that need to be urgently addressed to ensure that the students’ needs are being met.