THE MOST EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHING ENGLISH IN EFL AND ESP PROGRAMS
Keywords:
EFL, ESP, method, approach, total physical response, audio-lingual, authentic materials, grammar-translation.Abstract
This article discusses methods and approaches to teaching foreign languages, especially English in two various classes, namely ESP and EFL. A series of qualitative methods such as using authentic materials, games, and activities, that is to say, total physical response, audio-lingual, and grammar-translation methods can be employed in the classroom to develop learners' language learning ability and enhance teaching outcomes considerably. Furthermore, there are some crucial aspects of teaching a foreign language that should meticulously be considered while choosing teaching methods for ESP and EFL classes. This article is also intended to elaborate aforementioned considerations.
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