Decolonising EFL: why we (still) need it

The world of foreign language teaching and learning is constantly filled with new trends and so-called ‘solutions’. From methods and new technologies through to new materials and studies related to second language acquisition (SLA); hardly a year goes by when we don’t hear of yet another solution to our woes. Some of these ‘trends’ bring about needed change to our industry. However, most of these are transient trends.

A somewhat popular topic in EFL that seems to be gaining momentum has to do with the decolonisation of the teaching and learning of a foreign language. Even if this . . .

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Bruno Sousa
Bruno Sousa
Bruno Sousa has been a teacher of English for over 10 years. He has worked in language institutes and regular schools both as a teacher and as a teacher trainer. Bruno holds the complete Cambridge DELTA, CELTA, CPE (C2, Proficiency) and Train the Trainer. His main interests currently revolve around bilingualism and teacher training. He can be reached through his email: [email protected]