It is well known that in the field of education several studies have focused on students prior and current learning experiences and how these experiences influence learning outcomes. In an attempt to shed light on students perceptions and improve the academic performance, this study explores English Language MEIF (an integral and flexible educational paradigm) students opinions of their own training to become English teachers by means of a mixed approach to research. The hereby inquiry took place at the Universidad Veracruzana, Language School, English Language BA programme and reported valuable data which gives echo to students voices. This research is part of a bigger inter-institutional research project that has been carried out by three universities in Mexico: the Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad de Colima, and the Universidad de Quintana Roo. These universities are interested in finding the perceptions of the main actors in the field of English as a foreign language teaching and learning (EFL): teachers, students, and employers in an attempt to improve the EFL curriculum of each university. Furthermore, their aim was to look for solutions in a collaborative way.

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Cliserio Cruz is currently an English professor and an educatinal researcher at the University of Veracruz, Mexico. BA in English Language and MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. He has presented research results at national and international conferences and forums.