Teaching EFL to young learners

Abstract

Worldwide there are more and more people from non-English speaking background countries wishing to learn English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This chapter begins by exploring some of the differences between EFL settings and other language learning contexts. It follows this with an explanation about young learners, and continues by focusing on the role and main concerns for EFL teachers. The chapter also focuses on collaborative tasks, providing a number of examples of these and other online resources that EFL teachers can use. It describes the potential role in the classroom. The chapter looks at young learners' perspectives about EFL learning. It also discusses assessment practices and resources related to this part of teaching. The chapter examines some ways to best utilise the time and to maximise the benefits of the teaching and learning that does occur in EFL contexts.