The document discusses a study that investigated the differences between Taiwanese EFL students' expectations and experiences regarding their native English-speaking teachers' teaching content and approach in English speaking courses. It provides background on cultural influences on learning and teaching styles. The study aimed to examine differences in expectations vs experiences of teaching content and preferences vs experiences of teaching approach, and how students adjusted. A questionnaire was administered to 617 students to collect data, which was analyzed using statistical tests. Significant differences were found between expectations/experiences and preferences/experiences, except for how teachers carried out the syllabus.