Based on linguistic theories which developed by Saussure and some other contemporary linguists, this article attempts to analyze the factors that cause low English parole competence of the contemporary college student...Based on linguistic theories which developed by Saussure and some other contemporary linguists, this article attempts to analyze the factors that cause low English parole competence of the contemporary college students under non-target language environment. It views that how to properly deal with the relationship between langue and parole is still a debating focus in applied linguistics. The result of low English parole competence of contemporary college students is due to the interaction of the contemporary College English syllabus, text books pedagogies and the English language level of both students and teachers. Thus it puts forward some suggestions to improve the college students＇ English parole competence.展开更多
The issue on which this essay focuses is how to adapt the Communicative Language Teaching （CLT） Approach to China＇s context. With the recent accession to the WTO, the long-awaited Olympic games in Beijing, China ha...The issue on which this essay focuses is how to adapt the Communicative Language Teaching （CLT） Approach to China＇s context. With the recent accession to the WTO, the long-awaited Olympic games in Beijing, China has made learning English a national priority. It is very important and necessary to research on how to adapt CLT flexibly and appropriately to China＇s context if most Chinese English learners are to gain a good grasp of oral English, and if specialist learning is to be achieved by those who need English for business and academic purposes. Therefore this essay is structured as follows： First, analyzing the different types of English teaching methods in China and then focusing on the CLT Method. By analyzing and contrasting these English teaching methods, the need to change the current English teaching methods in China will be discovered. Finally, it explains the problems of adopting the more modem CLT Approach and gives suggestions on how it may best be adapted to the Chinese context.展开更多
This article discusses some theories relating to language learning and motivation. Considerable confidence is placed in the value of movies to enhance the learning of English language. From the author＇s own observati...This article discusses some theories relating to language learning and motivation. Considerable confidence is placed in the value of movies to enhance the learning of English language. From the author＇s own observation and experiences, movies are used to improve learners＇ motivation academically in three stages in addition to the discussion and evaluation of the activities in the three stares.展开更多
English teachers in China have seldom employed communicative teaching methodology. This paper reviews the research on communicative teaching in various areas, including the foundations of the approach, the principles,...English teachers in China have seldom employed communicative teaching methodology. This paper reviews the research on communicative teaching in various areas, including the foundations of the approach, the principles, the methodology and some techniques as well as the test in communicative teaching. This paper argues that the essence of communicative approach is that the students are prepared to meet the need of communication in the real world and this approach has a positive effect on students＇ achievements. Accordingly, it is hoped that communicative teaching approach will be more widely used in China.展开更多
Bilingual education has been a buzzword in the mainland of China since the 21st century. China has the greatest population, who learn English as foreign language. Kindergartens and schools of all stages have English c...Bilingual education has been a buzzword in the mainland of China since the 21st century. China has the greatest population, who learn English as foreign language. Kindergartens and schools of all stages have English course. Therefore, there have been extensive studies and researches concerning bilingual education in the context of China. The effectiveness of bilingual education should be discussed and tested by more relevant studies. This paper introduces linguistic policies and phenomena in China, and reviews the current studies on bilingual education in China both at home and abroad. Finally, some implications for English teaching are put forward to inform teaching practitioners.展开更多
With the increasing of communicating with the world, spoken English for non-English majors is becoming more and more important. So although therc＇re problems existing in English classes for teachers to cope with, i t...With the increasing of communicating with the world, spoken English for non-English majors is becoming more and more important. So although therc＇re problems existing in English classes for teachers to cope with, i think it＇s necessary and possible to improve our students＇ speaking ability if only we do spare our efforts and make the most of the classes. Here in this article, I try to discuss the necessity and advantages of improving students＇ speaking ability, and also suggest approaches of getting our students to start talking, improving their spoken English, and discuss some problems as well.展开更多
In pronunciation teaching, learners may have difficulty when there is a ＂gap＂ in the phonemic system between L1 （the first or native language） and L2 （the second or foreign language）. In such a case, they tend t...In pronunciation teaching, learners may have difficulty when there is a ＂gap＂ in the phonemic system between L1 （the first or native language） and L2 （the second or foreign language）. In such a case, they tend to use their native language sounds in speaking the foreign language. Since some Chinese and English vowel sounds are easy to be confused, applying IPA cardinal vowels in the teaching of English pronunciation will help Chinese learners identify the difference between an English vowel sound and a Chinese vowel sound and thus enables them to make intelligible English speech sounds.展开更多
The present study aimed at investigating the reliability and content validity of a comprehensive test of Interlanguage Pragmatics （ILP） developed for the academic situations in the Iranian context. To do so, a meta-...The present study aimed at investigating the reliability and content validity of a comprehensive test of Interlanguage Pragmatics （ILP） developed for the academic situations in the Iranian context. To do so, a meta-analysis of 50 articles which had reported on the tests of ILP was done and the criteria required for the selection of the speech acts of academic situations were developed. Then a Multiple-Choice Discourse Completion Test （MDCT） of interlanguage pragmatics was developed and validated through native checked situations and items based on meta-pragmatics procedures. Participants of the study were 50 M.A. students majoring in TEFL （Teaching English as a Foreign Language） studying at Iranian universities as well as 50 native speakers of English. The findings revealed that the test developed enjoyed high internal consistency and content validity. The present findings could contribute to the fields of second language testing and assessment in general and testing interlanguage pragmatics in particular.展开更多
Over the past decades, the rapid development has taken place in the teaching and research of English writing throughout the nation. However, due to the drawbacks in traditional teaching of English writing, especially ...Over the past decades, the rapid development has taken place in the teaching and research of English writing throughout the nation. However, due to the drawbacks in traditional teaching of English writing, especially the lack of effective information input （EII）, it is not an easy task for students to improve their writing level in conventional classes. This paper focuses on the study on group work from the perspective of information input. Unlike previous research, this paper intends to demonstrate the role of group work in obtaining effective information input. It starts with a brief introduction to problems in traditional teaching of English. Then it states the definition of group work and the ZPD theory applied in the paper. In the third part, it proposes a case study to testify how group work may improve the effective information input and terminate the study with the conclusion that group work can help to enhance students＇ effective information input. Based on the results of the study, we may suggest that applying group work in an English writing class will finally help students to elevate their writing level.展开更多
Since late 1970s, worldwide EFL classrooms have witnessed the change from teacher-centered learning to learner-centered and more effective language learning. Research findings have shown repeatedly the importance of d...Since late 1970s, worldwide EFL classrooms have witnessed the change from teacher-centered learning to learner-centered and more effective language learning. Research findings have shown repeatedly the importance of developing learner autonomy. Based on the review of the relevant literature both in China and around the world, the present paper discusses the main factors affecting the promotion of EFL learner autonomy in China, including motivation, learners＇ metacognitive knowledge and learning environment. Some strategies for fostering learner autonomy are also recommended.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
文摘Based on linguistic theories which developed by Saussure and some other contemporary linguists, this article attempts to analyze the factors that cause low English parole competence of the contemporary college students under non-target language environment. It views that how to properly deal with the relationship between langue and parole is still a debating focus in applied linguistics. The result of low English parole competence of contemporary college students is due to the interaction of the contemporary College English syllabus, text books pedagogies and the English language level of both students and teachers. Thus it puts forward some suggestions to improve the college students＇ English parole competence.
文摘The issue on which this essay focuses is how to adapt the Communicative Language Teaching （CLT） Approach to China＇s context. With the recent accession to the WTO, the long-awaited Olympic games in Beijing, China has made learning English a national priority. It is very important and necessary to research on how to adapt CLT flexibly and appropriately to China＇s context if most Chinese English learners are to gain a good grasp of oral English, and if specialist learning is to be achieved by those who need English for business and academic purposes. Therefore this essay is structured as follows： First, analyzing the different types of English teaching methods in China and then focusing on the CLT Method. By analyzing and contrasting these English teaching methods, the need to change the current English teaching methods in China will be discovered. Finally, it explains the problems of adopting the more modem CLT Approach and gives suggestions on how it may best be adapted to the Chinese context.
文摘This article discusses some theories relating to language learning and motivation. Considerable confidence is placed in the value of movies to enhance the learning of English language. From the author＇s own observation and experiences, movies are used to improve learners＇ motivation academically in three stages in addition to the discussion and evaluation of the activities in the three stares.
文摘English teachers in China have seldom employed communicative teaching methodology. This paper reviews the research on communicative teaching in various areas, including the foundations of the approach, the principles, the methodology and some techniques as well as the test in communicative teaching. This paper argues that the essence of communicative approach is that the students are prepared to meet the need of communication in the real world and this approach has a positive effect on students＇ achievements. Accordingly, it is hoped that communicative teaching approach will be more widely used in China.
文摘Bilingual education has been a buzzword in the mainland of China since the 21st century. China has the greatest population, who learn English as foreign language. Kindergartens and schools of all stages have English course. Therefore, there have been extensive studies and researches concerning bilingual education in the context of China. The effectiveness of bilingual education should be discussed and tested by more relevant studies. This paper introduces linguistic policies and phenomena in China, and reviews the current studies on bilingual education in China both at home and abroad. Finally, some implications for English teaching are put forward to inform teaching practitioners.
文摘With the increasing of communicating with the world, spoken English for non-English majors is becoming more and more important. So although therc＇re problems existing in English classes for teachers to cope with, i think it＇s necessary and possible to improve our students＇ speaking ability if only we do spare our efforts and make the most of the classes. Here in this article, I try to discuss the necessity and advantages of improving students＇ speaking ability, and also suggest approaches of getting our students to start talking, improving their spoken English, and discuss some problems as well.
文摘In pronunciation teaching, learners may have difficulty when there is a ＂gap＂ in the phonemic system between L1 （the first or native language） and L2 （the second or foreign language）. In such a case, they tend to use their native language sounds in speaking the foreign language. Since some Chinese and English vowel sounds are easy to be confused, applying IPA cardinal vowels in the teaching of English pronunciation will help Chinese learners identify the difference between an English vowel sound and a Chinese vowel sound and thus enables them to make intelligible English speech sounds.
文摘The present study aimed at investigating the reliability and content validity of a comprehensive test of Interlanguage Pragmatics （ILP） developed for the academic situations in the Iranian context. To do so, a meta-analysis of 50 articles which had reported on the tests of ILP was done and the criteria required for the selection of the speech acts of academic situations were developed. Then a Multiple-Choice Discourse Completion Test （MDCT） of interlanguage pragmatics was developed and validated through native checked situations and items based on meta-pragmatics procedures. Participants of the study were 50 M.A. students majoring in TEFL （Teaching English as a Foreign Language） studying at Iranian universities as well as 50 native speakers of English. The findings revealed that the test developed enjoyed high internal consistency and content validity. The present findings could contribute to the fields of second language testing and assessment in general and testing interlanguage pragmatics in particular.
文摘Over the past decades, the rapid development has taken place in the teaching and research of English writing throughout the nation. However, due to the drawbacks in traditional teaching of English writing, especially the lack of effective information input （EII）, it is not an easy task for students to improve their writing level in conventional classes. This paper focuses on the study on group work from the perspective of information input. Unlike previous research, this paper intends to demonstrate the role of group work in obtaining effective information input. It starts with a brief introduction to problems in traditional teaching of English. Then it states the definition of group work and the ZPD theory applied in the paper. In the third part, it proposes a case study to testify how group work may improve the effective information input and terminate the study with the conclusion that group work can help to enhance students＇ effective information input. Based on the results of the study, we may suggest that applying group work in an English writing class will finally help students to elevate their writing level.
文摘Since late 1970s, worldwide EFL classrooms have witnessed the change from teacher-centered learning to learner-centered and more effective language learning. Research findings have shown repeatedly the importance of developing learner autonomy. Based on the review of the relevant literature both in China and around the world, the present paper discusses the main factors affecting the promotion of EFL learner autonomy in China, including motivation, learners＇ metacognitive knowledge and learning environment. Some strategies for fostering learner autonomy are also recommended.
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.
