[dogsbody70]

my japanese friend who is studying English here in uk works very hard indeed,

has loads of homework--but after three years of studying here, her listening skills are poor. also she has problems passing the exams. I blame that on the system of setting out the tests. I have seen her text books and I would have difficulties to pass those exams.

I dislike the system of teaching, very much. There is not enough dictation or reading aloud.

However there is nothing I can do about it except I feel the system should be re-examined.

No doubt teachers of EFL will defend the system they are trained to teach but personally I dislike it.

I am concerned also that if she cannot pass her Exams that she will not have time off to take a holiday here. She tells me it is the rules of the UK Border Agency that prevents her taking holidays if she cannot pass her tests.


English language may seem relatively easy for some---but definitely not all.


PS please realise that my broken arm makes typing tricky, hence non--capitals etc.