The Use of NLP Techniques in English Language Teaching Classes

Abstract

This research focuses on the use of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in teaching English as a foreign language in order to identify gaps and problems related to the classical system of education,and to try to solve learners’ different problems such as lack of motivation,comprehension and negative attitudes usually held towards studying English as a foreign language (EFL).The integration of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in teaching EFL is very promising because its efficacity has been proved by the improvement that many countries have made thanks to its application.The information about teachers’ readiness was collected through a questionnaire administered to 10 EFL teachers from the English department, Mostaganem university.The results of the research showed that greater number of EFL teachers hold relative knowledge about Neuro-Linguistic Programming,the majority of them showed positive attitudes and willingness to use NLP in teaching EFL.their attitudes varied according to their knowledge.Therefore, teachers with more knowledge about NLP were more interested and motivated about its use in EFL context. This research aims to highlight definitions,strategies and techniques of NLP