In the English as a second language (ESL) and English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom, the focus is often on teaching reading, writing and grammar skills while little time is spent teaching speaking skills. This ...

In this paper, I will show how teaching summary writing through direct instruction helps students develop text comprehension in ESL/EFL settings. In the first part, I will overview reading-writing connections, introduce ...

Diverse teaching methods have been used in English classrooms of Korea to enhance students' academic proficiency. In spite of English education reform, students are not encouraged to express their ideas spontaneously and ...