Why Are The French So Bad At English? (by Jeffrey Hill)

Full story: http://jeffreyhill.typepad.com/english/


J. Hill's opinion:
"It's always seemed to me that (generalisation alert) French students are reluctant to take responsibility for their own learning. They're far too dependent on the teacher, and unless they receive a mark for work, it tends not to get done. The flip side is that they're quick to blame the teacher when they fail to make progress. In an age where there have never been so many language-learning resources (podcasts, blogs, video, DVDs, online press, etc., etc.), the teacher should be just another resource not the focal point for learning."

Ms Schill's opinion: I agree with Jeffrey Hill. It is vital to take responsibility for one's own learning, otherwise you will not make any progress.