Based on an analysis of the deficiency of the traditional ELT in authenticity, this paper puts forward some sug-gestions about how to make our ELT classroom more authentic.
Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it. Learning a language is inseparable from learning its culture.So, we should stick to integrate culture teaching with English teaching and try to impr...Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it. Learning a language is inseparable from learning its culture.So, we should stick to integrate culture teaching with English teaching and try to improve the student’s cultural awareness so that they can know how to communicate appropriately during the cross cultural communication.展开更多
With the development of internationalization,English has gradually become the medium of international communication.As English is learned and used as a second language by people from different countries,nationalities ...With the development of internationalization,English has gradually become the medium of international communication.As English is learned and used as a second language by people from different countries,nationalities and cultures,English teachers pay more and more attention to the communication and interaction of language users around the world,and World English paradigm is noticed in the classroom.This paper introduces the attitudes of different countries towards the learning and use of different English variants in the Three Circle Model,and briefly describes the formation and development of Chinglish in China,and discusses the influence of the application of World English paradigm in English teaching from both positive and negative aspects.The use of World English paradigm in English classroom is conducive to learners'development of their communicative competence and cultural identity.However,using World English paradigm will also affect teachers'ability to distinguish English variants and errors in the sense of SLA.In English classroom,teachers should choose teaching materials from the perspective of multiculturalism and receive corresponding training to avoid the risk of using World English paradigm and effectively improve students'English communication level.展开更多
With the development of reform and open policy, foreign languages become more and moreuseful. And how to teach a foreign language is an important matter. A lot of methods of teaching foreign languages have been develo...With the development of reform and open policy, foreign languages become more and moreuseful. And how to teach a foreign language is an important matter. A lot of methods of teaching foreign languages have been developed. There’re grammar-trans-lation method, direct method, audio-lingual method, communicative method, etc. In this paper I in-展开更多
language and culture are closely related, language is not only the most important human communication tools, is also a cultural carrier. All our words and deeds are, consciously or unconsciously, reflect a certain cul...language and culture are closely related, language is not only the most important human communication tools, is also a cultural carrier. All our words and deeds are, consciously or unconsciously, reflect a certain culture. Many cultural phenomena can be reflected in language. Chinese and English text is based on the basis of different languages. Chinese people should learn English well, can not be ignored in the Sino-British cultural differences. Article from the Sino-British inter-cultural differences, the...展开更多
The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.Th...The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.This research seeks to address the role of cross-cultural critical thinking within the landscape of English pedagogy,framed by the imperatives of ideological and political education.Employing a multi-method approach,including thematic content analysis and action research,the study proposes a pedagogical model designed to integrate transcultural discourse and ideologically reflective practices into the conventional ELT curriculum.This paper argues for a reimagined approach to teaching English that encourages students to engage with diverse cultural perspectives and develop a nuanced understanding of global issues.展开更多
Creativity and innovation in English language teaching(ELT)are frequently discussed and debated. Recently the Ministry of Education(MOE)of China has urged the development of a system,which en- hances creative ability ...Creativity and innovation in English language teaching(ELT)are frequently discussed and debated. Recently the Ministry of Education(MOE)of China has urged the development of a system,which en- hances creative ability in students at all levels. Hawaii’s East-West Center in collaboration with the Ohana Foundation implemented an educational re- search activity designed to assess the current needs and best practices for English language teaching and learn- ing at the middle school level in China.The project focused on increasing creativity and innovation in English language education and used case studies of successful English language teaching/learning as the unit of analysis. Researchers from both China and the United States were involved with the analysis and made rec- ommendations for implementing innovative approach- es to English language instruction and on how to in- crease creativity in teacher training,curriculum de- velopment,and the use of appropriate technology.展开更多
1. Introduction In educational theory, as with most things, there exist fashions and trends. Within the field of foreign language teaching the communicative approach is with good reason very fasharable in the west. Th...1. Introduction In educational theory, as with most things, there exist fashions and trends. Within the field of foreign language teaching the communicative approach is with good reason very fasharable in the west. The name certainly makes it difficult to argue with, who would want to use the ’non-communicative’ approach to teaching a foreign language? The need to communicate in a language is what makes language teaching different from teaching many other subjects. If you study geography, you learn about places, but if you only learn about a language it is not enough.展开更多
English language teaching and learning in China has achieved enormous prosperity in recent years.It is said that the number of people learning and speaking English in China possibly exceeds the total population of the...English language teaching and learning in China has achieved enormous prosperity in recent years.It is said that the number of people learning and speaking English in China possibly exceeds the total population of the United States and Britain combined.However,the development of English language education in China has experienced several diverse phases and problems and controversies kept emerging especially when a new teaching approach was introduced.Based on the current situation,this paper tries to provide a comprehensive and in-depth overview on English language education in China.This paper is generally divided into two parts.Part one outlines the development of English language education in China with regard to the place of English and the development of teaching approaches.Part two discusses the recent teaching approach promoted official,its progress as well as problems.The focus of the whole paper is on secondary-level education as this is the stage when most students study English.展开更多
This article takes an English classroom teaching design about healthy living as an example to demonstrate a blended learning mode,which based on learning new words and practicing oral English.The purpose of this teach...This article takes an English classroom teaching design about healthy living as an example to demonstrate a blended learning mode,which based on learning new words and practicing oral English.The purpose of this teaching design is to let stu⁃dents memorize new vocabulary and practice spoken English in the classroom.We will use"Wenjuanxing"platform to design an English questionnaire about healthy life as the homework of this class,and finally hope that the students can learn English in the relaxed atmosphere and fall in love with English.展开更多
This paper aims to study the significance and impacts of You Tube on English language teaching and learning.On the basis of theoretical analysis,You Tube is discussed from the perspective of features and significant a...This paper aims to study the significance and impacts of You Tube on English language teaching and learning.On the basis of theoretical analysis,You Tube is discussed from the perspective of features and significant applications in the context of learning and teaching English as a foreign language(EFL).According to an experience of English learning through You Tube,its advantages and limitations are examined by the comparison with the existing traditional learning devices.Further,this study proposes the teaching plan for the pedagogical implications of You Tube,the strategies and recommendations about communicative activities for future study.展开更多
<p align="left"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Online learning has been on an upward trend for many years and is becoming more and more prevalent every day, consistently presenting...<p align="left"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Online learning has been on an upward trend for many years and is becoming more and more prevalent every day, consistently presenting the less privileged parts of our society with an equal opportunity at education. Unfortunately, though, it seldom takes advantage of the new technologies and capabilities offered by the modern World Wide Web. In this article, we present an interactive online platform that provides users with learning activities for students of English as a foreign language. The platform focuses on using audiovisual multimedia content and a user experience (UX) centered approach to provide learners with an enhanced learning experience that aims at improving their knowledge level while at the same time increasing their engagement and motivation to participate in learning. To achieve this, the platform uses advanced techniques, such as interactive vocabulary and pronunciation assistance, mini-games, embedded media, voice recording, and more. In addition, the platform provides educators with analytics about user engagement and performance. In this study, more than 100 young students participated in a preliminary use of the aforementioned platform and provided feedback concerning their experience. Both the platform’s metrics and the user-provided feedback indicated increased engagement and a preference of the participants for interactive audiovisual multimedia-based learning activities.</span> </p>展开更多
The taxonomies of learner strategies and classification of communication strategies is reviewed; the role of communication strategies in language use and learning is discussed, with a critical appraisal included. Sugg...The taxonomies of learner strategies and classification of communication strategies is reviewed; the role of communication strategies in language use and learning is discussed, with a critical appraisal included. Suggestions to avoid the problems arising from the limitations of the use of communication strategies was given for students of English learning in Chinese polytechnic colleges.展开更多
The author supposes that there is a big gap between vocabulary and text in the course of second languageacquisition.Ignorance of individual sentence training to acquire language sense in the CET coursemight be one of ...The author supposes that there is a big gap between vocabulary and text in the course of second languageacquisition.Ignorance of individual sentence training to acquire language sense in the CET coursemight be one of the reasons to account for the failure of many students to be speakers of English afterthey graduate.Students should be encouraged to read and recite some model sentences and articles so asto gain a certain language sense as hardware and supporting materials in linguitic communication.Thus confidence is obtained and the gap between vocabulary and text can be easily jumped over.展开更多
Language teaching involves not only developing students’linguistic performance but also promoting their intercultural competence.Within the intercultural competence framework,learners acquire skills that enable them ...Language teaching involves not only developing students’linguistic performance but also promoting their intercultural competence.Within the intercultural competence framework,learners acquire skills that enable them to discover the complexity of various cultures and enhance intercultural understanding(IU).Young adult literature offers opportunities for English learners to en⁃counter cultural differences and creatively engage themselves with the diversity of the world.This paper firstly lists the worldwide calling for IU education.Then,it presents problems with IU education in English language teaching(ELT)classrooms in Chinese context.Finally,it provides a diversity of teaching approaches towards IU by means of young adult literature.展开更多
This corpus-based study cmploys statistical analysis to compare the use of non-compositional formulaic sequences by high proficiency Chinese learners and native students.The top 5 overused and underused patterns by Ch...This corpus-based study cmploys statistical analysis to compare the use of non-compositional formulaic sequences by high proficiency Chinese learners and native students.The top 5 overused and underused patterns by Chinese users are identified.Features of their usage point to a lack of register awareness as well as linguistic resources,while showing individual differences.展开更多
Based on one-month observation of ESL courses in Canada, the paper analyzes some characteristics of ESL teaching in Canada, and then further provides enlightenment for our college English teaching in China.
The students’ consciousness and imitative of studying are mainly encouraged by languages(spoken English,body English,and written English),the English teacher should do well in grasping the students’ psychological ch...The students’ consciousness and imitative of studying are mainly encouraged by languages(spoken English,body English,and written English),the English teacher should do well in grasping the students’ psychological characteristics,linking theory with proactive and using the art of language encouragement,to encourage the learning motive force of students,and exploit the potentialities,then promote the students’ all round development.展开更多
Purpose This study investigates university in-service English as a Foreign Language(EFL)teachers’perceptions of technology integration and the relevant factors that may affect their technology integration in the clas...Purpose This study investigates university in-service English as a Foreign Language(EFL)teachers’perceptions of technology integration and the relevant factors that may affect their technology integration in the classroom.Design/Approach/Methods This multiple case study applies Teo's extended technology acceptance model(TAM)and the theory of teacher value beliefs associated with using technology to explore seven in-service EFL teachers’perceptions of effective technology integration and the challenges they encountered.Findings This study suggests that(1)perceived usefulness and(2)teacher value beliefs are two important factors that influence in-service teachers’technology integration.Additional factors are(3)subjective norm,(4)facilitating conditions of the environment,and(5)cultural values.Originality/Value This study contributes to the existing literature on in-service EFL teachers’technology integration and increases the applicability of the extended TAM in China.This study also provides insights into these teachers’perceptions and practices of technology integration.Finally,insights gleaned from this study will guide school-level,local,and national educational policy groups on optimally supporting in-service teachers’future technology integration.展开更多
文摘Based on an analysis of the deficiency of the traditional ELT in authenticity, this paper puts forward some sug-gestions about how to make our ELT classroom more authentic.
文摘Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it. Learning a language is inseparable from learning its culture.So, we should stick to integrate culture teaching with English teaching and try to improve the student’s cultural awareness so that they can know how to communicate appropriately during the cross cultural communication.
文摘With the development of internationalization,English has gradually become the medium of international communication.As English is learned and used as a second language by people from different countries,nationalities and cultures,English teachers pay more and more attention to the communication and interaction of language users around the world,and World English paradigm is noticed in the classroom.This paper introduces the attitudes of different countries towards the learning and use of different English variants in the Three Circle Model,and briefly describes the formation and development of Chinglish in China,and discusses the influence of the application of World English paradigm in English teaching from both positive and negative aspects.The use of World English paradigm in English classroom is conducive to learners'development of their communicative competence and cultural identity.However,using World English paradigm will also affect teachers'ability to distinguish English variants and errors in the sense of SLA.In English classroom,teachers should choose teaching materials from the perspective of multiculturalism and receive corresponding training to avoid the risk of using World English paradigm and effectively improve students'English communication level.
文摘With the development of reform and open policy, foreign languages become more and moreuseful. And how to teach a foreign language is an important matter. A lot of methods of teaching foreign languages have been developed. There’re grammar-trans-lation method, direct method, audio-lingual method, communicative method, etc. In this paper I in-
文摘language and culture are closely related, language is not only the most important human communication tools, is also a cultural carrier. All our words and deeds are, consciously or unconsciously, reflect a certain culture. Many cultural phenomena can be reflected in language. Chinese and English text is based on the basis of different languages. Chinese people should learn English well, can not be ignored in the Sino-British cultural differences. Article from the Sino-British inter-cultural differences, the...
文摘The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.This research seeks to address the role of cross-cultural critical thinking within the landscape of English pedagogy,framed by the imperatives of ideological and political education.Employing a multi-method approach,including thematic content analysis and action research,the study proposes a pedagogical model designed to integrate transcultural discourse and ideologically reflective practices into the conventional ELT curriculum.This paper argues for a reimagined approach to teaching English that encourages students to engage with diverse cultural perspectives and develop a nuanced understanding of global issues.
文摘Creativity and innovation in English language teaching(ELT)are frequently discussed and debated. Recently the Ministry of Education(MOE)of China has urged the development of a system,which en- hances creative ability in students at all levels. Hawaii’s East-West Center in collaboration with the Ohana Foundation implemented an educational re- search activity designed to assess the current needs and best practices for English language teaching and learn- ing at the middle school level in China.The project focused on increasing creativity and innovation in English language education and used case studies of successful English language teaching/learning as the unit of analysis. Researchers from both China and the United States were involved with the analysis and made rec- ommendations for implementing innovative approach- es to English language instruction and on how to in- crease creativity in teacher training,curriculum de- velopment,and the use of appropriate technology.
文摘1. Introduction In educational theory, as with most things, there exist fashions and trends. Within the field of foreign language teaching the communicative approach is with good reason very fasharable in the west. The name certainly makes it difficult to argue with, who would want to use the ’non-communicative’ approach to teaching a foreign language? The need to communicate in a language is what makes language teaching different from teaching many other subjects. If you study geography, you learn about places, but if you only learn about a language it is not enough.
文摘English language teaching and learning in China has achieved enormous prosperity in recent years.It is said that the number of people learning and speaking English in China possibly exceeds the total population of the United States and Britain combined.However,the development of English language education in China has experienced several diverse phases and problems and controversies kept emerging especially when a new teaching approach was introduced.Based on the current situation,this paper tries to provide a comprehensive and in-depth overview on English language education in China.This paper is generally divided into two parts.Part one outlines the development of English language education in China with regard to the place of English and the development of teaching approaches.Part two discusses the recent teaching approach promoted official,its progress as well as problems.The focus of the whole paper is on secondary-level education as this is the stage when most students study English.
文摘This article takes an English classroom teaching design about healthy living as an example to demonstrate a blended learning mode,which based on learning new words and practicing oral English.The purpose of this teaching design is to let stu⁃dents memorize new vocabulary and practice spoken English in the classroom.We will use"Wenjuanxing"platform to design an English questionnaire about healthy life as the homework of this class,and finally hope that the students can learn English in the relaxed atmosphere and fall in love with English.
文摘This paper aims to study the significance and impacts of You Tube on English language teaching and learning.On the basis of theoretical analysis,You Tube is discussed from the perspective of features and significant applications in the context of learning and teaching English as a foreign language(EFL).According to an experience of English learning through You Tube,its advantages and limitations are examined by the comparison with the existing traditional learning devices.Further,this study proposes the teaching plan for the pedagogical implications of You Tube,the strategies and recommendations about communicative activities for future study.
文摘<p align="left"> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">Online learning has been on an upward trend for many years and is becoming more and more prevalent every day, consistently presenting the less privileged parts of our society with an equal opportunity at education. Unfortunately, though, it seldom takes advantage of the new technologies and capabilities offered by the modern World Wide Web. In this article, we present an interactive online platform that provides users with learning activities for students of English as a foreign language. The platform focuses on using audiovisual multimedia content and a user experience (UX) centered approach to provide learners with an enhanced learning experience that aims at improving their knowledge level while at the same time increasing their engagement and motivation to participate in learning. To achieve this, the platform uses advanced techniques, such as interactive vocabulary and pronunciation assistance, mini-games, embedded media, voice recording, and more. In addition, the platform provides educators with analytics about user engagement and performance. In this study, more than 100 young students participated in a preliminary use of the aforementioned platform and provided feedback concerning their experience. Both the platform’s metrics and the user-provided feedback indicated increased engagement and a preference of the participants for interactive audiovisual multimedia-based learning activities.</span> </p>
文摘The taxonomies of learner strategies and classification of communication strategies is reviewed; the role of communication strategies in language use and learning is discussed, with a critical appraisal included. Suggestions to avoid the problems arising from the limitations of the use of communication strategies was given for students of English learning in Chinese polytechnic colleges.
文摘The author supposes that there is a big gap between vocabulary and text in the course of second languageacquisition.Ignorance of individual sentence training to acquire language sense in the CET coursemight be one of the reasons to account for the failure of many students to be speakers of English afterthey graduate.Students should be encouraged to read and recite some model sentences and articles so asto gain a certain language sense as hardware and supporting materials in linguitic communication.Thus confidence is obtained and the gap between vocabulary and text can be easily jumped over.
文摘Language teaching involves not only developing students’linguistic performance but also promoting their intercultural competence.Within the intercultural competence framework,learners acquire skills that enable them to discover the complexity of various cultures and enhance intercultural understanding(IU).Young adult literature offers opportunities for English learners to en⁃counter cultural differences and creatively engage themselves with the diversity of the world.This paper firstly lists the worldwide calling for IU education.Then,it presents problems with IU education in English language teaching(ELT)classrooms in Chinese context.Finally,it provides a diversity of teaching approaches towards IU by means of young adult literature.
文摘This corpus-based study cmploys statistical analysis to compare the use of non-compositional formulaic sequences by high proficiency Chinese learners and native students.The top 5 overused and underused patterns by Chinese users are identified.Features of their usage point to a lack of register awareness as well as linguistic resources,while showing individual differences.
文摘Based on one-month observation of ESL courses in Canada, the paper analyzes some characteristics of ESL teaching in Canada, and then further provides enlightenment for our college English teaching in China.
文摘The students’ consciousness and imitative of studying are mainly encouraged by languages(spoken English,body English,and written English),the English teacher should do well in grasping the students’ psychological characteristics,linking theory with proactive and using the art of language encouragement,to encourage the learning motive force of students,and exploit the potentialities,then promote the students’ all round development.
文摘Purpose This study investigates university in-service English as a Foreign Language(EFL)teachers’perceptions of technology integration and the relevant factors that may affect their technology integration in the classroom.Design/Approach/Methods This multiple case study applies Teo's extended technology acceptance model(TAM)and the theory of teacher value beliefs associated with using technology to explore seven in-service EFL teachers’perceptions of effective technology integration and the challenges they encountered.Findings This study suggests that(1)perceived usefulness and(2)teacher value beliefs are two important factors that influence in-service teachers’technology integration.Additional factors are(3)subjective norm,(4)facilitating conditions of the environment,and(5)cultural values.Originality/Value This study contributes to the existing literature on in-service EFL teachers’technology integration and increases the applicability of the extended TAM in China.This study also provides insights into these teachers’perceptions and practices of technology integration.Finally,insights gleaned from this study will guide school-level,local,and national educational policy groups on optimally supporting in-service teachers’future technology integration.