The document discusses the topic of teaching English as a second language to students in Panama. It provides background on the history of English as a second language education, beginning in the 15th century with the British Empire. It also outlines some traditional teaching methods and discusses the importance of English in Panama today. The document focuses on teachers of English as a second language in Panama and provides an overview of techniques for teaching various language skills like grammar, vocabulary, conversation, listening, writing and pronunciation. It concludes that there are effective techniques teachers can apply to improve students' English skills and emphasizes the importance of English for professional success in Panama.

1. ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE TO
STUDENTS IN PANAMA

2. TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE TO STUDENTS IN PANAMA
• The researcher presents the topic Teaching English as a Second
Language to Students in Panama by reason of the importance
that this language has worldwide.
• As in all the countries in where this language has become
essential for life, Panama is not the exception; here, English is a
key issue in schools.

3. CHAPTER I
HISTORY OF TEACHING ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Background
 the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) began in the
15th century when the British Empire needed to communicate with
other colonies.
 Other acronyms for this include EFL (English as a Foreign
Language) and EAL (English as an Additional Language).

4. The Grammar-Translation Method is a traditional method based on
to translate literary masterpieces and classics and not to speak a
foreign language.
The Direct Method discards any use of mother tongue in the
classroom.
The Audio-Lingual Method involves auditory, visual and grammar-type
learning activities.

5.  Teaching English as a Second Language generally refers to
teach English to someone whose native language is another one.
Importance of Teaching English in Panama
Teacher – Primary
Teacher – Secondary
CHAPTER II
TEACHERS OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE IN PANAMA

6. CHAPTER III
TEACHING TECHNIQUES
 Techniques for Teaching Grammar
 Techniques for Teaching Vocabulary
 Techniques for Teaching Conversation
 Techniques for Teaching Listening Skills
 Techniques for Teaching Writing

7.  Techniques for Teaching Pronunciation
 Techniques for Teaching Reading

8.  “TESL” came out when English was expanding worldwide since it
started to be used for trade.
 Because of the importance of this language globally, in Panama,
English has become the main tool, boosting the economy and tourism.
 There are effective techniques that teachers can apply to improve
students´ skills.
CONCLUSIONS

9. RECOMMENDATIONS
• Students must be encouraged to the importance of the English language
for their professional progress.
• The teacher's duty is increasing his/her understanding looking for
resources.
• The teacher must remember that teaching a language is a process that
requires patience and dedication.