Language input in foreign language classrooms is no longer restricted to one particular mode of transmission,but it can be achieved by use of different modes.Multimodality or the combination of various modes has been ...Language input in foreign language classrooms is no longer restricted to one particular mode of transmission,but it can be achieved by use of different modes.Multimodality or the combination of various modes has been applied to stimulate foreign language learning.The present paper aims to verify the effectiveness of multimodal input in language learning.It demonstrates the experiment conducted in two freshman classes in a university.The two classes used the same textbook supported by audio CD containing the recorded material.The experiment class,however,additionally has some visuals in listening classes to strengthen the linguistic input.The research lasted for one semester and findings from the study show that multimodal input has significantly improved the listening and speaking abilities of the students and also has positive impacts on the learners’attitudes towards language study.展开更多
Listening is the prerequisite and foundation of four language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is very important in high school English learning. But teachers or students seldom focus listening in ...Listening is the prerequisite and foundation of four language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is very important in high school English learning. But teachers or students seldom focus listening in English curriculum. This thesis analyzes the problems of English listening process and puts forward effective teaching methods to improve students' listening comprehension ability.展开更多
Language communicative competence is the ultimate goal of College English Teaching, which has become unanimously accepted. Yet, college English language classroom teaching has long been a focus of concern of students&...Language communicative competence is the ultimate goal of College English Teaching, which has become unanimously accepted. Yet, college English language classroom teaching has long been a focus of concern of students' reading and writing skills, which surely weakens their other skills developing, especially listening and speaking skills. How to achieve effective language communication in ELT is a major issue. This paper analyzes the importance of listening and speaking ability in English study and communication, and their interaction as well, explores the approaches to improving listening and speaking competence in ELT classroom.展开更多
基金My sincere thanks should be expressed to Martha Michieka,associate professor at East Tennessee State University,Johnson City,TN,USA,who has provided valuable advice for me in writing this paper.
文摘Language input in foreign language classrooms is no longer restricted to one particular mode of transmission,but it can be achieved by use of different modes.Multimodality or the combination of various modes has been applied to stimulate foreign language learning.The present paper aims to verify the effectiveness of multimodal input in language learning.It demonstrates the experiment conducted in two freshman classes in a university.The two classes used the same textbook supported by audio CD containing the recorded material.The experiment class,however,additionally has some visuals in listening classes to strengthen the linguistic input.The research lasted for one semester and findings from the study show that multimodal input has significantly improved the listening and speaking abilities of the students and also has positive impacts on the learners’attitudes towards language study.
文摘Listening is the prerequisite and foundation of four language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is very important in high school English learning. But teachers or students seldom focus listening in English curriculum. This thesis analyzes the problems of English listening process and puts forward effective teaching methods to improve students' listening comprehension ability.
文摘Language communicative competence is the ultimate goal of College English Teaching, which has become unanimously accepted. Yet, college English language classroom teaching has long been a focus of concern of students' reading and writing skills, which surely weakens their other skills developing, especially listening and speaking skills. How to achieve effective language communication in ELT is a major issue. This paper analyzes the importance of listening and speaking ability in English study and communication, and their interaction as well, explores the approaches to improving listening and speaking competence in ELT classroom.
