In this article,the authors design a speaking unit based on needs analysis following Hutchinson and Waters'(1987) model.First,the rationale in designing this unit is introduced,which involves the teaching approach...In this article,the authors design a speaking unit based on needs analysis following Hutchinson and Waters'(1987) model.First,the rationale in designing this unit is introduced,which involves the teaching approach adopted and relevant theories in organizing the materials.Then,the teaching plan of this speaking unit is provided and some activities are designed to create an authentic and optimal situation for students to practice their speaking skill.展开更多
English varieties have grown up in different parts of the world. The traditional prototype paradigm of ELT,which assumed that a non-native learner learned English in order to communicate with a native speaker,no longe...English varieties have grown up in different parts of the world. The traditional prototype paradigm of ELT,which assumed that a non-native learner learned English in order to communicate with a native speaker,no longer represents the primary context of the use of English today. Therefore,in ELT,besides learning standard English,sensitivity to English varieties should be cultivated so as to promote communicative competence.展开更多
Since the early 20th century, Chinese ELT teachers and researchers have been seeking the best method for ELT. Different methods have been introduced, tried out and found unsatisfactory. In teaching practice, many have...Since the early 20th century, Chinese ELT teachers and researchers have been seeking the best method for ELT. Different methods have been introduced, tried out and found unsatisfactory. In teaching practice, many have come to favor that although no single ELT method can meet all teaching and learning needs, many ELT methods have valuable insights into ELT that should be drawn on. However, teachers need a set of principles to adapt their teaching procedure to the specific circumstances. This paper, through a case teaching plan, presents how to apply varies teaching methods to design teaching plan under the guide of teaching principles.展开更多
The distinction of'native speakers'(NSs) and'non-native speakers'(NNSs),and their roles in English teaching has led to great discussion in the field of EFL and ESL recently.Despite the limitations of t...The distinction of'native speakers'(NSs) and'non-native speakers'(NNSs),and their roles in English teaching has led to great discussion in the field of EFL and ESL recently.Despite the limitations of this distinction,it is meaningful in the field of language teaching when both groups of speakers'potential advantages and disadvantages in language teaching are equally recognized.The distinction of NSs and NNSs English teachers tells about the background information of the two groups,and therefore enables the teachers and professions to assess the pros and cons of them in real teaching practice,so as to initiate possible cooperation or to design reasonable syllabi for teacher training programs.展开更多
Communicative competence is of crucial significance to the ELT.However,most research focuses on the introduction of communicative competence.This paper through discussing the difference between usage and use and the a...Communicative competence is of crucial significance to the ELT.However,most research focuses on the introduction of communicative competence.This paper through discussing the difference between usage and use and the application of communicative competence,explores the ways to help cultivate communicative competence in our language teaching and learning.展开更多
Based on personal observation and students’ self-reports, this article studies the characteristics presented by students in answering questions. It is found that Chinese culture plays an important part in explaining ...Based on personal observation and students’ self-reports, this article studies the characteristics presented by students in answering questions. It is found that Chinese culture plays an important part in explaining their specific behaviors. Hence, in order to lessen the negative effect of it, the author offers her own suggestions.展开更多
In learning a foreign language, pronunciation has always been an early obstacle for students to overcome. The teachers' main task was to try to give the letters of the target language the sound values they normall...In learning a foreign language, pronunciation has always been an early obstacle for students to overcome. The teachers' main task was to try to give the letters of the target language the sound values they normally convey to the literate native speaker. Pronunciation teaching was thus only a preparatory task for getting as quickly as possible to the real problem of language teaching: language contact and language input.展开更多
The Altun and North Qaidam Mountains at the northern margin of Qinghai\|Tibet plateau are separated by the Altyn Tagh sinistral strike\|slip fault, which is one of the largest strike\|slip fault systems in the world a...The Altun and North Qaidam Mountains at the northern margin of Qinghai\|Tibet plateau are separated by the Altyn Tagh sinistral strike\|slip fault, which is one of the largest strike\|slip fault systems in the world and was considered as the key element in the escape tectonics model for Euraisa\|India continent\|continent collision.Recently,the eclogites within quratzifeldspathic gneisses or pelitic gneisses characterized by amphibolite\|facies paragenesis were discovered in the Altun and the North Qaidam Mountains(Fig.1). They occur as lens or boundins within the Altun Group and Dakendaban Group respectively which previously were considered as metamorphic basement of Tarim block and Qaidam block. Our studies indicate that the eclogites outcrop in both the Altun and North Qaidam Mountains show similar occurrences, associated country rocks, rock and mineral assemblages, p\|T\% estimates, geochemistryand protolith feature and ages of peak metamorphism (see table) . The garnet\|omphacite\|phengite geothermobarometer gave equilibrium condition of \%p\%=2 8～3 0GPa and t =820～850℃ for the Altun eclogite and p =2 8GPa and \%t\%=730℃ for North Qaidam eclogite respectively(Fig..2). These p\|T conditions are in the coesite stability field. Moreover, Po lycrystalline quartz pseudomorphs after coesite have been identified in the Dulan area, North Qaidam Mountains (Song et al, in review). Therefore, these features suggest that both eclogites of Altun and North Qaidam Mountains probably are a same HP\|UHP metamorphic belt formed from the same of Early Paleozoic age deep subduction and collision, and subsequently displaced by the Altyn Tagh fault.The case is similar to the Dabie\|Sulu HP\|UHP metamorphic zone which was truncated by the Tanlu sinistral strike\|slip fault and splitted it into two distincts, the Dabie region and Sulu region. These correlations support an about 350～400km displacement of the Altyn Tagh sinistral strike\|slip fault (Fig.1).展开更多
Intercultural communication seeks to understand how people from different countries or cultures act,communicate and perceive the world around them.To develop students’culture awareness and intercultural communication...Intercultural communication seeks to understand how people from different countries or cultures act,communicate and perceive the world around them.To develop students’culture awareness and intercultural communication skills have been incorporated in ELT curriculum.This paper will focus on culture awareness,cultural disparities and cross-cultural communica tion in ELT context.展开更多
For sometime,English Language teaching (ELT)in China has been undergoing a heated discussion as to the best way of teaching.Some think that the communicative approach is inappropriate while others think that the tradi...For sometime,English Language teaching (ELT)in China has been undergoing a heated discussion as to the best way of teaching.Some think that the communicative approach is inappropriate while others think that the traditional methods are too old-fashioned. This is the case for English Language teaching in China.This paper intends to show that both the communicative approach and the traditional methods can coexist and influence cach other in the present Chinese teaching context.展开更多
文摘In this article,the authors design a speaking unit based on needs analysis following Hutchinson and Waters'(1987) model.First,the rationale in designing this unit is introduced,which involves the teaching approach adopted and relevant theories in organizing the materials.Then,the teaching plan of this speaking unit is provided and some activities are designed to create an authentic and optimal situation for students to practice their speaking skill.
文摘English varieties have grown up in different parts of the world. The traditional prototype paradigm of ELT,which assumed that a non-native learner learned English in order to communicate with a native speaker,no longer represents the primary context of the use of English today. Therefore,in ELT,besides learning standard English,sensitivity to English varieties should be cultivated so as to promote communicative competence.
文摘Since the early 20th century, Chinese ELT teachers and researchers have been seeking the best method for ELT. Different methods have been introduced, tried out and found unsatisfactory. In teaching practice, many have come to favor that although no single ELT method can meet all teaching and learning needs, many ELT methods have valuable insights into ELT that should be drawn on. However, teachers need a set of principles to adapt their teaching procedure to the specific circumstances. This paper, through a case teaching plan, presents how to apply varies teaching methods to design teaching plan under the guide of teaching principles.
文摘The distinction of'native speakers'(NSs) and'non-native speakers'(NNSs),and their roles in English teaching has led to great discussion in the field of EFL and ESL recently.Despite the limitations of this distinction,it is meaningful in the field of language teaching when both groups of speakers'potential advantages and disadvantages in language teaching are equally recognized.The distinction of NSs and NNSs English teachers tells about the background information of the two groups,and therefore enables the teachers and professions to assess the pros and cons of them in real teaching practice,so as to initiate possible cooperation or to design reasonable syllabi for teacher training programs.
文摘Communicative competence is of crucial significance to the ELT.However,most research focuses on the introduction of communicative competence.This paper through discussing the difference between usage and use and the application of communicative competence,explores the ways to help cultivate communicative competence in our language teaching and learning.
文摘Based on personal observation and students’ self-reports, this article studies the characteristics presented by students in answering questions. It is found that Chinese culture plays an important part in explaining their specific behaviors. Hence, in order to lessen the negative effect of it, the author offers her own suggestions.
文摘In learning a foreign language, pronunciation has always been an early obstacle for students to overcome. The teachers' main task was to try to give the letters of the target language the sound values they normally convey to the literate native speaker. Pronunciation teaching was thus only a preparatory task for getting as quickly as possible to the real problem of language teaching: language contact and language input.
文摘The Altun and North Qaidam Mountains at the northern margin of Qinghai\|Tibet plateau are separated by the Altyn Tagh sinistral strike\|slip fault, which is one of the largest strike\|slip fault systems in the world and was considered as the key element in the escape tectonics model for Euraisa\|India continent\|continent collision.Recently,the eclogites within quratzifeldspathic gneisses or pelitic gneisses characterized by amphibolite\|facies paragenesis were discovered in the Altun and the North Qaidam Mountains(Fig.1). They occur as lens or boundins within the Altun Group and Dakendaban Group respectively which previously were considered as metamorphic basement of Tarim block and Qaidam block. Our studies indicate that the eclogites outcrop in both the Altun and North Qaidam Mountains show similar occurrences, associated country rocks, rock and mineral assemblages, p\|T\% estimates, geochemistryand protolith feature and ages of peak metamorphism (see table) . The garnet\|omphacite\|phengite geothermobarometer gave equilibrium condition of \%p\%=2 8～3 0GPa and t =820～850℃ for the Altun eclogite and p =2 8GPa and \%t\%=730℃ for North Qaidam eclogite respectively(Fig..2). These p\|T conditions are in the coesite stability field. Moreover, Po lycrystalline quartz pseudomorphs after coesite have been identified in the Dulan area, North Qaidam Mountains (Song et al, in review). Therefore, these features suggest that both eclogites of Altun and North Qaidam Mountains probably are a same HP\|UHP metamorphic belt formed from the same of Early Paleozoic age deep subduction and collision, and subsequently displaced by the Altyn Tagh fault.The case is similar to the Dabie\|Sulu HP\|UHP metamorphic zone which was truncated by the Tanlu sinistral strike\|slip fault and splitted it into two distincts, the Dabie region and Sulu region. These correlations support an about 350～400km displacement of the Altyn Tagh sinistral strike\|slip fault (Fig.1).
文摘Intercultural communication seeks to understand how people from different countries or cultures act,communicate and perceive the world around them.To develop students’culture awareness and intercultural communication skills have been incorporated in ELT curriculum.This paper will focus on culture awareness,cultural disparities and cross-cultural communica tion in ELT context.
文摘For sometime,English Language teaching (ELT)in China has been undergoing a heated discussion as to the best way of teaching.Some think that the communicative approach is inappropriate while others think that the traditional methods are too old-fashioned. This is the case for English Language teaching in China.This paper intends to show that both the communicative approach and the traditional methods can coexist and influence cach other in the present Chinese teaching context.
