New Voices for a New World: a Review of Learner-Centered Methods of Learning English

Abstract

English is becoming the lingua franca in an increasingly globalized world. Professionals with a sound knowledge of the language coupled with the ability to communicate in English are on high demand. English is increasingly being rewarded as the global language; it is also known as the window to the world. To make the grade in terms of the basic skills of English language, effective and technical learning is extremely important. To be above board, effective learning of English language depends on the methods of language learning and teaching. There are numerous methods that are the pathways to learn English proficiently. Learner-centered methods are always preferred by the different levels of learners of English language. Trainers or the pedagogues should use learner- centered methods based on the levels of the learners' competence in the training sessions. This paper focuses on the different learner-centered methods of learning English along with their principles, prospects, goals, and procedures that help the learners to succeed in terms of becoming competent in effective listening, speaking, reading and writing.