The main features of the foreign language education in the information age are to realize the modernization, informatization, intellectualization and diversification of the foreign language teaching, and to promote th...The main features of the foreign language education in the information age are to realize the modernization, informatization, intellectualization and diversification of the foreign language teaching, and to promote the modernization of the foreign language teaching through the informatization of the foreign language teaching. The new concept of the leapfrogging development in the foreign language teaching should be a hot topic and trend in the study of the foreign language teaching theories and practice in the new era. Under the "New liberal arts" paradigm, students are expected to take part in various activities to promote the transformation of the classroom theoretical knowledge into the specific practical skills and enhance their abilities to solve the practical problems in the real world.展开更多
From the perspective of language cognition,second language acquisition is a complex cognitive process in which themother tongue and the target language play against each other.In this process,the second language learn...From the perspective of language cognition,second language acquisition is a complex cognitive process in which themother tongue and the target language play against each other.In this process,the second language learner establishes the targetlanguage form by the mother tongue language rules.At the same time,through the continuous acquisition of second language knowl-edge to continuously modify this intermediary system.This article briefly analyzes the impact of the L1 transfer on SLA in the de-velopment of interlanguage,the role of L1 in SLA,and the impact of the L1 transfer on college foreign language teaching.展开更多
Throughout decades of foreign language(L2) teaching,a recurring issue has been the role of the first language(L1) in the classroom.A long-term and wide-ranging debate persists regarding practical and theoretical quest...Throughout decades of foreign language(L2) teaching,a recurring issue has been the role of the first language(L1) in the classroom.A long-term and wide-ranging debate persists regarding practical and theoretical questions about the significance of the L1’ s obvious influence on the L2 being learned.Although many feel that the L1 should not be used in the classroom,other researchers, teachers,and learners do see a role for the L1 and support its use as a communication strategy and instructional tool.This article will look at the historical background of this topic,and describe how the L1 is currently being used in the L2 classroom,including in written translation activities.A specific explanation will also be given about the benefits of using translation for assessing reading comprehension.展开更多
From the perspective of teaching methods theories, this paper probes into the feasibility of adopting the eclectic teaching method in college English teaching, especially the New horizon college English classroom teac...From the perspective of teaching methods theories, this paper probes into the feasibility of adopting the eclectic teaching method in college English teaching, especially the New horizon college English classroom teaching, with the intention of providing new insights for New horizon college English teaching practice.展开更多
Error correction, in recent times, is seen as one of the important teaching processes in L2 （second language） learning, because comprehensible inputs alone is insufficient for acquisition of language. However, few L...Error correction, in recent times, is seen as one of the important teaching processes in L2 （second language） learning, because comprehensible inputs alone is insufficient for acquisition of language. However, few L2 teachers know much about error analysis and how to correct errors in the L2 classroom. Error correction is a very complicated and a thorny issue in L2 teaching and learning. L2 teachers, therefore, need to be armed with ways in which errors can be treated to ensure maximum effect yet with less harm to learners. Identifying learners＇ errors is very important in L2 learning, but how to correct them to give the desired effect is equally important and very challenging to L2 teachers. It is therefore crucial to initiate a study in Ghana to find out how errors are corrected in the Ghanaian English language classroom. This case study used complete observation and semi-structured interview as data collection strategies to identify error correction strategies/types English teachers use in the Ghanaian JHS （Junior High School） classroom and how error correction/treatment can be improved to facilitate English language teaching and learning. The findings of the study showed that explicit error correction technique was the most commonly used followed by recast, elicitation, metalinguistic clues, clarification request, repetition, and cues. It was also found that the causes of the disparity in the use of the various error correction types were inadequate teacher preparation, incompetence in English language, limited knowledge in error correction, caliber of students, and insufficient teaching time. This study identified that the situation can be improved through effective teacher training, in-service training, learner involvement, and effective planning.展开更多
文摘The main features of the foreign language education in the information age are to realize the modernization, informatization, intellectualization and diversification of the foreign language teaching, and to promote the modernization of the foreign language teaching through the informatization of the foreign language teaching. The new concept of the leapfrogging development in the foreign language teaching should be a hot topic and trend in the study of the foreign language teaching theories and practice in the new era. Under the "New liberal arts" paradigm, students are expected to take part in various activities to promote the transformation of the classroom theoretical knowledge into the specific practical skills and enhance their abilities to solve the practical problems in the real world.
文摘From the perspective of language cognition,second language acquisition is a complex cognitive process in which themother tongue and the target language play against each other.In this process,the second language learner establishes the targetlanguage form by the mother tongue language rules.At the same time,through the continuous acquisition of second language knowl-edge to continuously modify this intermediary system.This article briefly analyzes the impact of the L1 transfer on SLA in the de-velopment of interlanguage,the role of L1 in SLA,and the impact of the L1 transfer on college foreign language teaching.
文摘Throughout decades of foreign language(L2) teaching,a recurring issue has been the role of the first language(L1) in the classroom.A long-term and wide-ranging debate persists regarding practical and theoretical questions about the significance of the L1’ s obvious influence on the L2 being learned.Although many feel that the L1 should not be used in the classroom,other researchers, teachers,and learners do see a role for the L1 and support its use as a communication strategy and instructional tool.This article will look at the historical background of this topic,and describe how the L1 is currently being used in the L2 classroom,including in written translation activities.A specific explanation will also be given about the benefits of using translation for assessing reading comprehension.
文摘From the perspective of teaching methods theories, this paper probes into the feasibility of adopting the eclectic teaching method in college English teaching, especially the New horizon college English classroom teaching, with the intention of providing new insights for New horizon college English teaching practice.
文摘Error correction, in recent times, is seen as one of the important teaching processes in L2 （second language） learning, because comprehensible inputs alone is insufficient for acquisition of language. However, few L2 teachers know much about error analysis and how to correct errors in the L2 classroom. Error correction is a very complicated and a thorny issue in L2 teaching and learning. L2 teachers, therefore, need to be armed with ways in which errors can be treated to ensure maximum effect yet with less harm to learners. Identifying learners＇ errors is very important in L2 learning, but how to correct them to give the desired effect is equally important and very challenging to L2 teachers. It is therefore crucial to initiate a study in Ghana to find out how errors are corrected in the Ghanaian English language classroom. This case study used complete observation and semi-structured interview as data collection strategies to identify error correction strategies/types English teachers use in the Ghanaian JHS （Junior High School） classroom and how error correction/treatment can be improved to facilitate English language teaching and learning. The findings of the study showed that explicit error correction technique was the most commonly used followed by recast, elicitation, metalinguistic clues, clarification request, repetition, and cues. It was also found that the causes of the disparity in the use of the various error correction types were inadequate teacher preparation, incompetence in English language, limited knowledge in error correction, caliber of students, and insufficient teaching time. This study identified that the situation can be improved through effective teacher training, in-service training, learner involvement, and effective planning.
