Gender Differences in English Language Acquisition

Abstract

In the modern era, it is said that male and female are equal but it’s a fallacy, while reviewing many studies it is clear that both the genders are unique and are different. Human being is the best creation but have some distinctness between male and female, it can be hormonal, physical structure, behavior, cognition, language and so on. Based on biological and anatomic factors natural differences exist between the male and female.  Both male and female have some deviating characteristics in them, if one is excellent in one, then the other counterpart is best in some other field, so it is not easy to say who is superior. Gender is an important factor in the acquisition and learning of language. The role of English teacher in teaching and learning process for different genders is really a tenacious job. To develop the English language proficiency the English as second language (ESL) teacher has to use new multidimensional strategies and methods. This review is trying to broaden awareness about gender difference in English language acquisition and strategies to overcome the differences towards English language proficiency of both the gender.