Issues related to culture

• You and your learner are experiencing some discomfort due to cultural differences

Case study:

After living in Canada for only 2 months, a learner wanted to take on an English name because she thought her name was difficult for English speakers to pronounce.

• What would you do in this situation? Why?

• Your learner will not give you feedback; it is difficult for you to determine what you should be working on with your learner.
• You feel your learner is being exploited.
• Learner feels undervalued because she cannot find work in her field.
• Learner has children who are adopting elements of Canadian culture that make her uncomfortable.
• Abuse