Teaching and learning English in a multicultural classroom : strategies and opportunities

Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the beliefs and experiences of a group of teachers endeavouring to enhance their students’ learning of English while adapting to a multicultural classroom reality. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on the results of a case study involving a number of semi-structured interviews. Findings – The paper illustrates how the teachers and their learners adopted a number of strategies to make the most of the opportunities of learning English within a multilingual context. Originality/value – This paper underscores the role that language-in-education policies can play in enhancing the teaching and learning of English in a multicultural classroom.