The document discusses various methods for teaching English as a foreign language effectively. It emphasizes that teaching English requires a strong theoretical foundation and extensive practice. Teachers should focus on transmitting speech habits to students and cultivating language skills through drills, repetition, substitution exercises and ensuring students have ample opportunities to practice speaking. Lesson plans are important to set clear learning objectives and ensure they are achieved. The role of the teacher is paramount over textbooks in actually conducting the learning process and helping students master English patterns. Praise and encouragement also help students learn more readily in the face of the challenges of acquiring a new language.