Factors that influence the ESL/EFL language teaching-learning process.

Abstract

This study is based on the factors that influence the English Language teachinglearning process. The purpose is to analyze the current factors affecting the process. This study was conducted in a metropolitan area in the state of New York, USA; five ESL classrooms from different institutions were chosen from Community Centers and Public Schools respectively. Students varied from 21 – 50 years old in the community centers and from 9 – 12 years old in the Public Schools. Then, fifteen students were interviewed using pre-prepared questionnaires. Teachers were also interviewed, fifteen classes were observed and the method to interpret the data was quantitative. All the factors described and analyzed in this research are definitely an essential aspect of the English teaching- learning process. Hence, it is through this process where entities, teachers, and students recognize the different needs to rigorously establish an appropriate educational system that would fit into their classrooms needs to work along with.