Gender Differences in Language Learning and the Implications for EFL Teaching

Gender difference is one of the important factors which affect language learning. This paper reviews the current researches on gender differences in language learning in an EFL context, especially gender differences in affective aspect, language learning strategy use, and other aspects. Finally, it will talk about the pedagogical implications for English teaching, aiming to help the teachers to improve their English teaching in an EFL context.

Gender difference is one of the important factors which affect language leaming. This paper reviews the current researches on gender differences in language learning in an EFL context, especially gender differences in affective aspect, langtage learning strategy use, and other aspects. Finally, it will talk about the pedagogical implications for English teaching, aiming to help the teachers to improve their English teaching in an EFL context.