“Good morning everyone.
My name is [Your Name], and today I’m going to present an overview of case analysis in the
context of language teaching.
In this presentation, I’ll explain what case analysis is, why it is used, and I’ll also introduce a real
example to show how this approach helps us better understand learners.
Let’s begin with the definition.”
Slide 1 – What is Case Analysis?
“Case analysis is a way of studying real-life teaching or learning situations over a period of time.
It helps us understand what actually happens in classrooms and what we can learn from it.
Although this method started in law and business, it began to be applied in education in the
1980s.
In language teaching, case analysis is especially helpful for new teachers.
According to Kagan, it helps them deal with the complexity of classroom environments.
Case studies can come in different forms, such as short stories, incidents, or even simulations.”
🟦 Slide 2 – Why Use Case Analysis in Language Teaching?
“There are a few reasons why case analysis is useful in language teaching.
It gives us insight into real classroom situations, which theory alone can’t fully explain.
It also helps teachers reflect on their actions and decisions.
And finally, it supports their professional growth, especially when they learn from actual
experiences, not just from books.”
🟦 Slide 3 – Example Case: Two EFL Writers
“Here’s an example by Jane Hoelker and Awil Hashi.
They studied two EFL students in the United Arab Emirates, called Ms. A and Ms. N.
Both students managed to achieve a TOEFL score of 500 in less than a year, which is very
impressive for learners who don’t use English outside the classroom.”
🟦 Slide 4 – Data Collection & Findings
“The researchers used two methods: T-unit analysis and interviews.
The T-unit analysis showed that both students had strong grammar, especially in using
subordinate clauses correctly.
In interviews, Ms. A said she was motivated by her family — her uncles all had university
degrees.
Ms. N, on the other hand, enjoyed learning English through movies and music, and used her
imagination a lot.
Both students had very different learning styles, but they were both effective.”
🟦 Slide 5 – What We Learn from the Case
“This case gives us three important takeaways.
First, strong motivation — whether from family or personal interests — plays a key role in
language success.
Second, each learner uses different strategies, so teachers should recognize and support
individual learning paths.
Finally, by combining grammar analysis with personal interviews, we get a deeper understanding
of how students learn and grow.”
