“Why do we have to teach English anyway?: Class Activities to Increase Cultural Understanding”
As teachers, many of us have heard, and many of our students have asked: “Why do I have to study English anyway? And some complete the question with: - if I’m never going to the USA” or: - “I don’t even know my own language.” The presenter will discuss his research on the root of this question and suggest some possible answers. Presenter: Fábio Evangelista Soares, English Teacher, Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Zumbi dos PalmaresAs teachers, many of us have heard, and many of our students have asked: “Why do I have to study English anyway? And some complete the question with: - if I’m never going to the USA” or: - “I don’t even know my own language.” The presenter will discuss his research on the root of this question and suggest some possible answers. Presenter: Fábio Evangelista Soares, English Teacher, Escola Municipal de Ensino Fundamental Zumbi dos Palmares
