This paper reports on a study investigating the impact of collaborative assessment on language development and learning. It involves two groups of sophomore students at Dalian Finance University. Two questions were ex...This paper reports on a study investigating the impact of collaborative assessment on language development and learning. It involves two groups of sophomore students at Dalian Finance University. Two questions were explored: 1) what benefits and difficulties exist in collaborative assessment? 2) what effects does collaborative assessment have on learning?The paper begins with an account of the procedures adopted for the study, followed by its finding and discussion of the findings which is a evidence which points to a shift of participants' role from passive learner to active participant as well as change in the use of learning strategies.展开更多
This article outlines an attempt to bridge the gap between 'classroom English' and 'normal English',and to improve listening comprehension.The experiment is described and examples are given.The points ...This article outlines an attempt to bridge the gap between 'classroom English' and 'normal English',and to improve listening comprehension.The experiment is described and examples are given.The points need paying attention are listed.展开更多
There is massive mistakes in the usage of‘won't'in both communication and something written, which cause a lot mis-understandings and has become a big obstacle in expressing oneself properly and effectively. ...There is massive mistakes in the usage of‘won't'in both communication and something written, which cause a lot mis-understandings and has become a big obstacle in expressing oneself properly and effectively. So this paper is to illustrate the wrongusage and the correction by showing many examples so that the factual usage of‘won't'can be concluded.展开更多
It is significant that the degree or formality is expected in communication. This article will present this kind of data whichenable us to obverse the process of variation at work in the speech of an competent speaker...It is significant that the degree or formality is expected in communication. This article will present this kind of data whichenable us to obverse the process of variation at work in the speech of an competent speaker. The data discussed in this paper pre-sented how speakers not only apply‘principles of grammar'in order to produce what they want to say, but also‘rules for speak-ing',which facilitate them to vary their speech to fit the immediate situation.展开更多
There is a big problem in understanding long sentences which are complex and complicated in English for many people.The desire seems obvious that people have difficulties using a complete sentence. So this paper is to...There is a big problem in understanding long sentences which are complex and complicated in English for many people.The desire seems obvious that people have difficulties using a complete sentence. So this paper is to solve the problems mentionedby developing sentence sense and a chart with much help.展开更多
There are three student-centered approaches introduced in this essay. The first one focuses on the design of syllabuses that relate specifically to an analysis of students'needs. The second one is about the provis...There are three student-centered approaches introduced in this essay. The first one focuses on the design of syllabuses that relate specifically to an analysis of students'needs. The second one is about the provision of classroom activities that encourage more student participation. Last one is concerned with allowing students a greater role in the management of their learning, by providing opportunities for student choice in the method and scope of study . These can contribute a lot to Chinese English class in the situation where many so-called students-centered approaches which mislead many teacher.展开更多
There are unsuccessful students in almost every class. Sometimes they are totally neglected due to their surface indifference and teaching schedule. There are some analysis of this phenomenon and some good language-le...There are unsuccessful students in almost every class. Sometimes they are totally neglected due to their surface indifference and teaching schedule. There are some analysis of this phenomenon and some good language-learning strategies are given.展开更多
Many students assume it is a challenge to learn English grammar in which tenses are significantly important to begin with. In this essay, a new way of learning English tenses is introduced. Learning English tenses thr...Many students assume it is a challenge to learn English grammar in which tenses are significantly important to begin with. In this essay, a new way of learning English tenses is introduced. Learning English tenses through TPR makes the boring class enjoyable, effective and efficient.展开更多
文摘This paper reports on a study investigating the impact of collaborative assessment on language development and learning. It involves two groups of sophomore students at Dalian Finance University. Two questions were explored: 1) what benefits and difficulties exist in collaborative assessment? 2) what effects does collaborative assessment have on learning?The paper begins with an account of the procedures adopted for the study, followed by its finding and discussion of the findings which is a evidence which points to a shift of participants' role from passive learner to active participant as well as change in the use of learning strategies.
文摘This article outlines an attempt to bridge the gap between 'classroom English' and 'normal English',and to improve listening comprehension.The experiment is described and examples are given.The points need paying attention are listed.
文摘There is massive mistakes in the usage of‘won't'in both communication and something written, which cause a lot mis-understandings and has become a big obstacle in expressing oneself properly and effectively. So this paper is to illustrate the wrongusage and the correction by showing many examples so that the factual usage of‘won't'can be concluded.
文摘It is significant that the degree or formality is expected in communication. This article will present this kind of data whichenable us to obverse the process of variation at work in the speech of an competent speaker. The data discussed in this paper pre-sented how speakers not only apply‘principles of grammar'in order to produce what they want to say, but also‘rules for speak-ing',which facilitate them to vary their speech to fit the immediate situation.
文摘There is a big problem in understanding long sentences which are complex and complicated in English for many people.The desire seems obvious that people have difficulties using a complete sentence. So this paper is to solve the problems mentionedby developing sentence sense and a chart with much help.
文摘There are three student-centered approaches introduced in this essay. The first one focuses on the design of syllabuses that relate specifically to an analysis of students'needs. The second one is about the provision of classroom activities that encourage more student participation. Last one is concerned with allowing students a greater role in the management of their learning, by providing opportunities for student choice in the method and scope of study . These can contribute a lot to Chinese English class in the situation where many so-called students-centered approaches which mislead many teacher.
文摘There are unsuccessful students in almost every class. Sometimes they are totally neglected due to their surface indifference and teaching schedule. There are some analysis of this phenomenon and some good language-learning strategies are given.
文摘Many students assume it is a challenge to learn English grammar in which tenses are significantly important to begin with. In this essay, a new way of learning English tenses is introduced. Learning English tenses through TPR makes the boring class enjoyable, effective and efficient.
