literature in the tefl classroom

Literature in the TEFL Classroom

Novels in the ESL Classroom

English literature usually refers to literature which has been written by authors of English nationality. ‘Literature in English’ as a term to describe the diversity of literature written

in the English language, is growing in popularity.

What is a suitable literary text for second language learners? Language difficulty is an important consideration as this may restrict access if learners can’t gain a basic level of

comprehension.

Another consideration is access on an experiential level, whereby students identify with the feelings, thoughts and ideas of the author. This self-discovery in turn, leads learners to appreciate and enjoy the text.

The enjoyment of literary text however, does not always need to be inhibited by language

difficulty as a text that is both motivating and exciting may help learners overcome these barriers. Many teachers opt for the use of

graded or simplified readers.

A teacher who selects materials which are motivating and which instills a desire to read and interpret may indeed stimulate literary

competence.

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