What are some of the common myths in the field of English language teaching?

Three common myths in the field of English language teaching are (a) language teaching is a neutral activity (Canagarajah, 2008; Judd, 1983), (b) using L1 in the classroom is detrimental to L2 learning (Cook, 2001), and (c) native English speakers are superior to non-native (Cook, 1999).

To learn more about each myth, follow the links below:

• Myth #1: Teaching is a neutral activity

• Myth #2: Using L1 in the classroom is detrimental to L2 learning

• Myth #3: Native English speakers are "superior"

References:

Canagarajah, A. S. (2008). The politics of English language teaching. In S. May & N. H. Hornberger (Eds.), Encyclopedia of language and education (2nd ed., Vol. 1, pp. 213-227). Boston, MA: Springer.

Cook, V. (1999). Going beyond the native speaker in language teaching. TESOL Quarterly, 33(2), 185-209.

Cook, V. (2001). Using the first language in the classroom. Canadian modern language review, 57(3), 402-423.

Judd, E. L. (1983). TESOL as a political act: A moral question. Paper presented at the The Annual Convention of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Toronto, Canada.

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