Methodologies used in the classroom also vary widely. Many teachers use rote repetitive drill method based on their own experience to develop Bengali language skills. Others, being experienced in other teaching techniques, use more varied, interesting and refined teaching strategies. Activities include role playing, story telling and creating, describing sequential pictures, using word games and puzzles, and reciting rhymes. Availability of resources and learning materials, according to teachers, remain as problems.
Some teachers use materials imported from India.
When these are used by older learners, as their reading skills come to match those of younger learners in India, the themes are found to be inappropriate. Often, the content matter of these imported books is unsuitable because of differences in life styles. Many teachers prepare their own materials. One textbook for the Bengali classes has been produced by a local teacher. It has not received wide acceptance.