What does this passage mainly discuss?

Q: What does this passage mainly discuss?

A) The difficulties in teaching English at schools by focusing on oral expression. | B) The impact of the support materials used in private schools to language processing. | C) How the lack of robust language policies affects the teaching of English in Brazil. | D) Children's capacity of learning English from a young age due to the presence of English in public schools. | E) The social implications of teaching English in Brazil.

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Ano: 2024Banca: CPCONOrganização: Prefeitura de Matinhas - PBDisciplina: Língua InglesaTemas: Compreensão de Texto

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According to the Brazilian National Education Guidelines and Framework Law enacted in 2017, English language teaching is mandatory from the sixth year of elementary school until the last years of high school. However, the curriculum does not guarantee that all Brazilian students will receive English teaching. In 2013, Data Popular, a Brazilian research institute, drafted a report for the British Council analyzing the problems concerning knowledge of English in Brazil. The report claims that the low level of English proficiency amongst Brazilians reflects the educational opportunities available in the country […].

To understand the reasons why English teaching does not seem efficient for all students, it is important to highlight the English language teaching provision in Brazil. Formal English teaching in Brazil takes place in four different contexts: English schools, bilingual schools, regular private schools, and public schools. In general, people who wish to learn English believe that effective learning occurs only in private English schools or bilingual schools because the structure (the teaching methods and the quality of support materials) is more likely to provide successful learning. The focus in those institutions is on oral expression. Learners have more exposure to the target language because classes are taught entirely in English, and teachers are usually well trained to comply with that requirement. In addition, groups are smaller, so students can receive personal support and enjoy a comfortable learning environment, not to mention access to multimedia resources.