Experiences of being taught

Positive experiences of being taught

• ‘My English teacher was full of energy, and she tried different kinds of language teaching approaches.’
• ‘My teacher educated beyond school walls too.’
• Teacher is emotional.
• English teacher can challenge students to engage and reflect.
• English teacher can create supportive atmosphere.

Negative experiences of being taught

• ‘Many language teachers were too strict. They hardly ever gave any positive feedback.’
• Senseless, robot-like repetition. I can remember nothing else of the English lessons.’
• Very often material for learning is boring.
• Read-translate style of working makes students tired.
• Lack of interactive exercises at the lessons.