Fostering students＇ pragmatic competence in ESL/EFL classrooms has been the subject of a large number of studies over the last several decades. This paper will examine the importance of pragmatic competence in L2 spo...Fostering students＇ pragmatic competence in ESL/EFL classrooms has been the subject of a large number of studies over the last several decades. This paper will examine the importance of pragmatic competence in L2 spoken communication and investigate factors leading to pragmatic failures. It will also discuss possible ways to help foster students＇ pragmatic competence in EFL speaking classes.展开更多
Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students h...Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students have and how can a teacher positively affect the motivation of his or her students？展开更多
＂Backwash＂ has usually been described in terms of the effect of testing on language teaching and learning. ＂Backwash can be harmful or beneficial＂, as Arthur Hughes states. （Hughes： 1989） This paper set out to ...＂Backwash＂ has usually been described in terms of the effect of testing on language teaching and learning. ＂Backwash can be harmful or beneficial＂, as Arthur Hughes states. （Hughes： 1989） This paper set out to see how far this term can be applied to the ways in which both the students and teachers can benefit from language testing.展开更多
This essay mainly explores the present situation of students＇ drawbacks in learning English grammar, especially the section of subjunctive mood and analyzes the definition and the usage of subjunctive mood as well as...This essay mainly explores the present situation of students＇ drawbacks in learning English grammar, especially the section of subjunctive mood and analyzes the definition and the usage of subjunctive mood as well as the basic causes to the above-mentioned phenomenon. Finally it presents some practical solutions according to the writer＇s years of experience in learning English.展开更多
According to the model of Dornyei three levels （language level, learner level, learning situation level） of foreign language learning motivation, the paper mainly discusses ＂course-specific motivational components...According to the model of Dornyei three levels （language level, learner level, learning situation level） of foreign language learning motivation, the paper mainly discusses ＂course-specific motivational components＂ from learning situation level, and puts forward advantages and disadvantages of the model. Basing on the model, the paper further expounds relative contents relating to learner＇s motivation, for example, syllabus, teaching methods and learning tasks. At last, the paper states the existing problems in language teaching and learning, at the same time, pointing out some suggestions.展开更多
Individual learner＇s differences, such as sex, age, aptitude, motivation, personality and strategies, are important factors in English learning as foreign language （EFL）. Among these, personal types should be paid ...Individual learner＇s differences, such as sex, age, aptitude, motivation, personality and strategies, are important factors in English learning as foreign language （EFL）. Among these, personal types should be paid more attention to since different personalities mean different learning styles, and different learning styles lead to different levels of proficiency. The present study tries to explore the personal types in terms of extroversion and introversion of the students majoring in physical culture. Based on the investigation in personality types, the implications are discussed and some suggestions are put forward.展开更多
In order to sustain and increase students＇ interest in learning English, we tried to design several motivational approaches based on teaching psychology and pedagogy so as to improve our English teaching. The three o...In order to sustain and increase students＇ interest in learning English, we tried to design several motivational approaches based on teaching psychology and pedagogy so as to improve our English teaching. The three orientations were identified to be the principles for the study： 1.Inspiration out of tracing the retrogression to its source; 2.Stimulating learning through integrative internal and external drives; 3.Providing chances to get more inspiration of creativity. The study of integrative motivation was made for two years, which turned out to be efficacious in our English teaching when it was finished.展开更多
It is assumed that the success of learner training in other subjects is applicable to language learning. But little has been done to prove this. In this article this assumption will be proved to be true through school...It is assumed that the success of learner training in other subjects is applicable to language learning. But little has been done to prove this. In this article this assumption will be proved to be true through school report analysis.展开更多
In this paper, we conduct related research on the cultivation of avocation interest relationship and enhancement in the sports teaching and sports training. When studying initiative, even if encounter difficulties, wi...In this paper, we conduct related research on the cultivation of avocation interest relationship and enhancement in the sports teaching and sports training. When studying initiative, even if encounter difficulties, will try hard to overcome which have the good mood. School physical education is the foundation of our socialist undertakings of physical culture and sports, sports teaching is an important part of school physical education. We firmly believe that through the reform according to the proposed methodology, the performance of the classes will be optimized.展开更多
文摘Fostering students＇ pragmatic competence in ESL/EFL classrooms has been the subject of a large number of studies over the last several decades. This paper will examine the importance of pragmatic competence in L2 spoken communication and investigate factors leading to pragmatic failures. It will also discuss possible ways to help foster students＇ pragmatic competence in EFL speaking classes.
文摘Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students have and how can a teacher positively affect the motivation of his or her students？
文摘＂Backwash＂ has usually been described in terms of the effect of testing on language teaching and learning. ＂Backwash can be harmful or beneficial＂, as Arthur Hughes states. （Hughes： 1989） This paper set out to see how far this term can be applied to the ways in which both the students and teachers can benefit from language testing.
文摘This essay mainly explores the present situation of students＇ drawbacks in learning English grammar, especially the section of subjunctive mood and analyzes the definition and the usage of subjunctive mood as well as the basic causes to the above-mentioned phenomenon. Finally it presents some practical solutions according to the writer＇s years of experience in learning English.
文摘According to the model of Dornyei three levels （language level, learner level, learning situation level） of foreign language learning motivation, the paper mainly discusses ＂course-specific motivational components＂ from learning situation level, and puts forward advantages and disadvantages of the model. Basing on the model, the paper further expounds relative contents relating to learner＇s motivation, for example, syllabus, teaching methods and learning tasks. At last, the paper states the existing problems in language teaching and learning, at the same time, pointing out some suggestions.
文摘Individual learner＇s differences, such as sex, age, aptitude, motivation, personality and strategies, are important factors in English learning as foreign language （EFL）. Among these, personal types should be paid more attention to since different personalities mean different learning styles, and different learning styles lead to different levels of proficiency. The present study tries to explore the personal types in terms of extroversion and introversion of the students majoring in physical culture. Based on the investigation in personality types, the implications are discussed and some suggestions are put forward.
文摘In order to sustain and increase students＇ interest in learning English, we tried to design several motivational approaches based on teaching psychology and pedagogy so as to improve our English teaching. The three orientations were identified to be the principles for the study： 1.Inspiration out of tracing the retrogression to its source; 2.Stimulating learning through integrative internal and external drives; 3.Providing chances to get more inspiration of creativity. The study of integrative motivation was made for two years, which turned out to be efficacious in our English teaching when it was finished.
文摘It is assumed that the success of learner training in other subjects is applicable to language learning. But little has been done to prove this. In this article this assumption will be proved to be true through school report analysis.
文摘In this paper, we conduct related research on the cultivation of avocation interest relationship and enhancement in the sports teaching and sports training. When studying initiative, even if encounter difficulties, will try hard to overcome which have the good mood. School physical education is the foundation of our socialist undertakings of physical culture and sports, sports teaching is an important part of school physical education. We firmly believe that through the reform according to the proposed methodology, the performance of the classes will be optimized.
