Foreign Language Education
Why ? 1.The job advantage in a global economy 2.Cultural understanding 3.Get more and different knowledge and information. 4.Academic benefits 5.Entertainment and fun
Teaching English in Saudi Arabia starting from 7th grade until the past. (Mandatory) starting from 4th grade until the few last years (some school) starting from 4th grade (2014). 4 times a week, each time 45 m. More focus in first two years in universities. Some majors are taught by English. There are many English learning centers. ( ELS, British Council ).
Teaching English in Costa Rica Teaching English in primary and high school.(1997) Many schools using Laps.(now) Using technologies showed improving on students’ English levels. Technologies let rural people learn English as urban people.