English as a second language is a compulsory subject in many countries, and more and more teachers are engaging in MA TESOL programmes. It is difficult for universities in western countries to have a full understanding of the academic environments in other countries, especially East Asian countries, and how English is taught in them.This can lead to differences between programme designers' ideas and learners' expectations and needs. Much research in this field has focused on how to improve teaching methods and many papers have been updated or newly written since the introduction of MA TESOL...