Essay outline: Learning English as Foreign Language VS Mother Tongue

I. Introduction

     A. Learning English as a common activity of students around the world

     B. Despite of having some differences, both kinds of students also show the similarities.

II. Similarities

     A. The use of technology/ Internet

          1. For communication

              a. chat room  and instant messaging

              b. blogging

          2. Improving English ability

              a.  Watching English videos on YouTube or Dailymotion

              b. Learning English literature

     B. Subject skills

            1. Reading for improving critical thinking and  comprehension

            2.Writing for asserting the feeling, ideas, and knowledge

            3. Speaking for expressing the ideas, information, or concept to the listener

III. Differences

     A. The level of learning difficulties

          1. English as mother tongue

            a. having a better experience in mastering vocabulary

            b. spending less time to master English

          2. English as foreign language

            a. spending much time and energy to master English

            b. having problems with their vocabulary

     B. The chances of practicing English

          1. Many chances for native speakers

            a. speaking English in both daily communication and academic settings

            b. having good fluency and pronunciation

          2. Less chances for foreign language learners

            a. speaking English in particular situations when only needed

            b. having limited vocabulary while speaking

            c. having no friends to talk English to

IV. Conclusion

     Learning English as foreign language and mother tongue with theirs similarities and differences