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2024 - Volume 7 - Number 1

Mixed-ability Groups – A Challenge or an Opportunity in Disguise

Elitsa Stoichkova * ORCID: 0009-0003-3616-2693
Medical University of Varna, Shumen Affiliate, Department of Health Care, Shumen, BULGARIA

Open Journal for Studies in Linguistics, 2024, 7(1), 25-32 * https://doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojsl.0701.03025s
Received: 10 April 2024 ▪ Revised: 2 July 2024 ▪ Accepted: 16 August 2024

LICENCE: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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ABSTRACT:
Language instructors have always been provoked by a variety of impediments to their students. The present article is based on the author’s research, reflections and observations as an experienced language teacher in the English for Specific Purposes (ESP), branch of English Language Teaching (ELT). Success, in terms of language acquisition, is the greatest motivator and as such, considering the multifaceted nature of ELT, we all strive for it. Based on the literature review and the topicality of the problem, the author attempted to devise techniques and highlight principles to help language teachers in their work with mixed-ability groups. Bridging the gap between different linguistic knowledge and pace of learning and shedding light on the strategies that could be utilized in order to engage students to develop their full potential are still pertinent issues addressed in this paper. Adopting new practices can add value to the teaching-learning process without being detrimental to it.

KEY WORDS: mixed-ability groups, language teaching, language learning, ESP.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Elitsa Stoichkova, Medical University of Varna, Shumen Affiliate, Department of Health Care, Shumen, BULGARIA.

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