Date: 05-02-2012
Brief Report
Topic of Presentation: Problems in Teaching English as a 2nd Language
The topic of the presentation was "Problems in Teaching English as a 2ndLanguage". Factors that retard learning of English as a second language (ESL) were discussed via slides. Furthermore, the ways & methodologies that can be used to impart better knowledge to our students were also focused. Following suggestions can be effective to improve over all English proficiency of our students. I reckon if they are carried out we can get far better results.
Suggestions:
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Medium of instruction should be English for all majors to enhance students' proficiency in English.
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Provision of language lab can yield better results in listening & speaking skills.
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Provision of original books to students can make a difference to their ESL learning.
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Access of internet in library & classrooms will make ESL learning quite interesting. Students can leaf through a lot of useful education sites.
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Informal meetings of students & teachers will be extremely helpful to develop students' communicative skills.
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Library & provision of English newspaper can be effective to develop good reading habits.
Muhammad Kaseer Khan
Course Coordinator English Section
College of Science, Alzulfi