English language education in Jordan: Some recent trends and challenges

• Main Authors: Alhabahba, Mohammad Madallh, Pandian, Ambigapathy, Ali Mahfoodh, Omer Hassan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cogent OA 2016
• Subjects: P1-1091 Philology. Linguistics(General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/38963/1/English_language_education_in_Jordan.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/38963/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2016.1156809
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

The purpose of this paper is to map out the status of English language teaching (ELT) as practised in the Arab World and, specifically, in Jordan today. The study also aims to bring into focus significant issues that need to be addressed in ELT in the Arab World. This paper presents a review of t...