从语言输入理论看英语阅读材料的选择

The Choosing of Reading Materials in Terms of the Input Hypothesis

阅读是英语学习的主要目的、手段和途径之一。阅读材料则是语言知识输入的主要源泉。而如何选择适合学生已有英语水平的最佳阅读材料一直是困扰师生阅读教学的难题。本文简述了克拉申的语言输入理论,阐明了最佳语言输入的条件,从文本的可理解性、粗调性、真实性、广泛性、多样性、趣味性和关联性等角度探讨了最佳阅读材料的选择。

Reading is a main purpose, means and approach for English learners, and reading materials are the main input sources of the target language. However, how to select the appropriate reading materials proves to be a problem for both teachers and students. The paper introduces Krashen' s Input Hypothesis, indicates the preconditions of optimal input, and problems into the selection of the most suitable reading materials.