Journal of English Language Teaching

Teaching English to the Inspired Learners

Dhanappa M Metri

Head, Department of English, Sangameshwar College, Solapur, Maharashtra.

Keywords: Learning English, learner-lethargy, inspiring learners, auto learning

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Abstract

This paper reports an experiment in teaching English to the inspired learners. English in undergraduate classes is mainly learnt for marks in examinations. The process of serious language learning will barely start unless the reasons for not being motivated are diagnosed and remedies are found. The expected outcome is a distant dream unless the learners are motivated to learn the language seriously. Through an action research, the writer of this paper found out the reasons behind the lethargy and skillfully inspired the learners to love English language learning... Mind blogging, involving the parents, using technology, empowering learners, enhancing learner engagement, and providing the learners with the right material brought out expected results. A teacher’s love for English and for his learners along with professional commitment can definitely motivate the learners. Once inspired, the sky is the limit to learning English.

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