This paper investigates the nature of the mismatch caused by culture-based differences in perceptions and expectations of L2 teaching and learning style preferences between Irish English teachers and Chinese students. A survey was conducted which included a questionnaire, interview and class observation at two language institutes in Dublin, Ireland. The findings suggest the mutual awareness of ...

Individual differences have always been a key element in the success and failure of learners in language classrooms. Learners come to EFL classes with various learning styles and teachers utilize different methodologies targeting different needs of the learners which may have important effects on the quality of the learning environment. In this study a comparison is made between learning styles...

Learning can be influenced by many factors. In the paper we deal with such factors as learner’s personality and quality – particularly learning styles and motivation. In addition we want to prepare training materials and study environment which respects learner’s differences. Personalised e-learning means an automated way of teaching which adapts to different qualities of learners which are cha...