Every English course uses a different set of course materials, whether it’s a textbook from Oxford University Press or printouts the school has made up on their own. In addition, different teachers have different teaching methods. Some involve lots of memorization and grammar instruction. Others jump straight into speaking English with games and role playing. There is no one methodology that will work for every student. In thinking about your own English learning goals and learning style, look back at how you’ve learned English in the past. What works well for you? What have you found pointless or boring? What do you enjoy doing in English, and what are you afraid of? By giving your prior experience with English a careful review, you can probably figure out what type of learning environment will be right for you.
At EF we have more than 50 years of experience teaching English to students from all over the world. We have developed our own English curriculum available exclusively at EF schools worldwide and in our online school at EF English Live.
If you’re considering signing up for an English course, we’d more more than happy to advise you in selecting a program that’s a good fit for your ambitions and budget. Get in touch with an EF office near you to talk to an education consultant.
