Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and English Language Teaching (ELT)

Authors

Saksit Saengboon

Publication Date

2004-04-01

Abstract

In this paper, the author discusses second language acquisition (SLA) as it pertains to English language teaching (ELT) in the Thai context. First, he presents the definitions of SLA and ELT. Second, based on a review of selected SLA theories, he provides insights into a long-standing problem i.e. why a few Thais succeed and many fail in learning English. In doing so, he provides a characterization, of ELT in Thailand. He concludes the paper by suggesting trends in research and teaching vis-a-vis English language teaching in Thailand.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.35.1.1

First Page

11

Last Page

34

Recommended Citation

Saengboon, Saksit (2004) "Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and English Language Teaching (ELT)," PASAA: Vol. 35: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.35.1.1
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/pasaa/vol35/iss1/2