Chinese Students Perceptions of American English Teachers (ESL) in Comparison with Chinese English Teachers (ESL)

Abstract

This research observes the interaction between Chinese students and American Teachers in an English learning summer camp located in Chengdu, China. The main objective was to study Chinese student’s perceptions of American English teachers including the advantages and disadvantages found in the teaching style differences between Chinese and American teachers. Observations were made throughout the classes taught by American teachers. Additional data was collected through one on one and group interviews with the Chinese students. The findings show that Chinese students find both American and Chinese teachers beneficial to their learning in different ways.