语块理论在商务英语函电教学中的应用

On the Application of Lexical Chunk Theory in Teaching Business English Correspondence

语块是较为固定的模式化板块结构,兼具形式和功能的性质,融合了语法、语义、语境的优势,加强短语、惯用表达和固定搭配等生成性语块的学习将有利于学习者的语言输出。商务英语函电中语块出现频率高,运用语块理论指导商务英语函电教学,引导学生识别、归纳和运用语块,将有助于学习者有效提高商务英语函电写作水平。

Lexical chunks are language blocks with relatively fixed pattern. They have the nature of form and function and combine the advantages of syntax, semantics and context. Strengthening the input of generative expression, such as phrases, in- stitutionalized expressions and collocations will help learners improve their language output. Lexical chunks are frequently used in business English correspondence. Using lexical chunk theory to guide the teaching of business English correspondence and in- strnct students to identify, conclude and utilize chunks will help learners to improve the writing skills of business English corre- spondence.