Using Bilingual Method In Esl Classrooms: Advantages And Challenges

Abstract

According to Research done in Academics, Linguists have established that there is no one single ideal Method for all and for varied situations in an ESL classroom. It has also been established that no Method is superior or inferior to other Methods. It is not always appropriate to apply the same Method to all types of Learners who have Different Abilities, Objectives and Learning Needs. An ESL Classroom is where the Teachers have to deal with Students with varied interests. It is the moral responsibility of the Teacher to ensure that all his / her Students receive what they deserve inside the classroom. This study aims at discussing the pros and cons of using the Bilingual Method in an ESL Classroom with a special reference to its impact on pronunciation.