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 English learners and the four skills

When it comes to English language skills, reading is the most frequent activity - among those that already study and those that intend to, 76% read frequently. Many however, report difficulties with conversation and listening - even among those that have already studied or are studying English. The respondents' selfassessments show that the greatest difference between those that have studied or are currently studying English and those that intend to in the future is the skill of 'listening'. Those intending to study English considered this the area that they are least proficient in. The perception that their speaking ability is insufficient led the participants to cite speaking (50% of respondents) and listening (37% of respondents) among the skills that are most important to develop in a course. This is perceived to be more important than grammar. The preferred methods of teaching tend to be those that stimulate conversation; respondents prefer classes in English that "force" the development of the students' abilities. Respondents tended to think that this conversation should be stimulated before going in-depth into language and grammar rules. To them, the best way of practicing this is discussing current affairs directly relevant to their professional and personal lives. The reduced importance placed on writing and reading relative to speaking is also attributable to the availability of tools for written communication.

Frequency of use of English skill 

BRITISH COUNCIL. Learning English in Brazil: Understanding the aims and expectations of the Brazilian emerging middle classes. 1 st Edition, São Paulo. 2014 (p.22)