Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language in Nigeria: Examining Evolving Approaches and Methods
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2020-09
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Theory and Practice in Language Studies
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This paper examines language teaching and learning theories in a bid to consider evolving and
appropriate approaches and methods for efficient teaching and learning English as a second language in
Nigeria. While traditional approaches do provide a solid foundation for effective language teaching, they do
not always address students' situational and current needs. Hence, the study reveals that strategies and
methods are evolving especially, in this hi-tech age, to meet such additional needs. Since no one theory or
method is the best, the study recommends a principled eclectic approach for the effective and functional
teaching and learning of English in Nigeria. It also suggests processes that could enhance teaching and
motivate learning in the ESL classroom.
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Language teaching theories, Language learning theories, English as a second language (ESL), Methods, Approaches