The Need for a Cross-Cultural Approach to Teaching EFL.

Bahloul, Mongi

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ERIC Number: EJ497732

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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The Need for a Cross-Cultural Approach to Teaching EFL.

Bahloul, Mongi

TESOL Journal, v3 n4 p4-6 Sum 1994

Given the fact that many Peace Corps volunteers have a conflict between what they have been trained to do (i.e., teach English) and what they want to do, this paper examines cultural issues such as learners' values faced by language teachers. Strategies are suggested. (LB)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Context, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction, Teacher Motivation, Volunteer Training

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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