Improving the Teaching of English Language through Internet Resources in Nigerian Schools

Abstract

The important status accorded to English language in Nigeria and many
countries of the world has made many educators strive to make their students attain
proficiency in it through an effective teaching of the language. Against this backdrop,
this study is aimed at creating the awareness of teachers of English to numerous
Internet resources that can be utilized to improve the teaching of English language. To
achieve this aim, this study discusses the advantages of using Internet resources for the
teaching of English language. In addition to this, a research was made into various
Internet resources that can facilitate effective teaching of English language together
with another discussion on the available websites that can serve as resource centres for
teachers and learners of English. The findings of the study reveal that Internet
resources are inexpensive and useful tools that can be employed by teachers of English
worldwide to ensure an effective teaching of the language. The study suggests that if the
Internet resources suggested and discussed in this paper are effectively utilized, there
will be a great improvement in learners and teachers’ proficiency in English language.