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HOW ENGLISH LEARNING CAN BE IMPROVED IN TURKEY?

Common problems encountred in English language teaching.

The Exam-Centric Perspective on English in Turkey

One of the significant issues in English language teaching in Turkey is that students generally perceive English , but rather as an academic subject or a requirement for exams. Due to the exam-centric nature of the educational system, most of learners study English primarily to attain high scores, rather than to cultivate genuine language skills. İn conclusion, they emphasis on grammar rules, vocabulary memorization instead of developing their speaking and listening abilities. This method limits students’ ability to engage with English in real-world contexts and diminishes their motivation to learn the language for communicative purposes.

Inadequate oppurtinity to develop speaking skills

One of the most prominent issues in englısh teaching in Türkiye is the deficiency of speaking practice among learners. In the Turkısh educational context the system based on grammatical accuracy and vocabulary acquistion. Consequently student who possess a adequate command of grammar often experience diffuculty in expressing yourself.

Neglect of listening skills

Another major problem is the lack of emphasis on the skill of the listening. In many schools lessons focus mostly on grammer while listenning receives little attention. As a result learners have diffuculty understanding spoken Englısh.

To overcome these problems, the education system should shift from an exam focused approach tofostering communication abilities. Teachers should intergate activities into their lessons that will enable students to be more active and develop their communication abilities such as presentations, and projects. Furthermore,Teachers’ assessment methods should measure not only students’ grammatical knowledge but also their practical use of the language. Morever teachers should use materials to improve hearing skills. For example podcast and short videos. Additionally, establishing extracurricular activities like English clubs,exchange opportunities, and online interaction platforms can help students percieve English as a vibrant language rather than just a school subject. Through these changes, English language education in Turkey can become more impactful for learners.