Teaching English Through Literature

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to highlight the literature as a popular method for teaching reading, writing, listening,
and speaking as well as other language topics such as vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation in today's
classrooms. The purpose of this work is to familiarise the reader with the rationale behind language instructors'
use of literary texts in their lectures, as well as the primary criteria for choosing appropriate literary texts for
foreign language classes. In addition, the topic of literature and its role in language instruction is discussed. It is
noted that various literary forms, such as poetry, short stories, drama, and novels, can greatly enhance language
instruction. However, there are several challenges that language teachers face when attempting to teach English
through literature, such as a lack of literature-specific training in TESL and TEFL programs, unclear goals
regarding the role of literature in ESL and EFL, language teachers' own lack of background in literature, and an
absence of materials that are both pedagogically-designed and suitable for use in the classroom.