Research article | Open Access
International Journal of Educational Researchers 2025, Vol. 16(3) 32-46
Common Mistakes Made by EFL Teachers and Their Suggested Solutions
pp. 32 - 46
Publish Date: September 30, 2025 | Single/Total View: 15/11 | Single/Total Download: 17/10
Abstract
This study addresses common mistakes that English teachers make in their professional lives to improve the quality of language education and suggests possible solutions to these common mistakes. For this purpose, 100 English teachers working in public schools were included in the study. The data was analysed using content analysis and a qualitative study was conducted. Eight volunteer English teachers who were study participants were interviewed in a semi-structured manner to obtain a more in-depth understanding of the research. Google Forms was used to collect data. As a result of the research findings, it was determined that the most common mistake made by English teachers is mispronunciation. It has been concluded that the recommended solution to this most common mistake is to improve oneself professionally and that more practice is required. It is expected that the study will help contribute to the literature by explaining solution suggestions that can help prevent the repetition of these mistakes in language teaching.
Keywords: Professional mistakes, professional development, teacher competence
APA 7th edition
Sarigol, H.G., & Cesur, K. (2025). Common Mistakes Made by EFL Teachers and Their Suggested Solutions. International Journal of Educational Researchers, 16(3), 32-46.
Harvard
Sarigol, H. and Cesur, K. (2025). Common Mistakes Made by EFL Teachers and Their Suggested Solutions. International Journal of Educational Researchers, 16(3), pp. 32-46.
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Sarigol, Hande Gul and Kursat Cesur (2025). "Common Mistakes Made by EFL Teachers and Their Suggested Solutions". International Journal of Educational Researchers 16 (3):32-46.
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