谈《The Practice of English Language Teaching》中的平衡活动法

平衡活动法是教育界一直很关注的一个热点话题。了解平衡活动法的基本内容、合理性和活动方法,探讨其在课堂教学中应注意的问题,对克服传统教学法的弊端,吸收交际法的精华和人本主义教学法"the wholeperson"的思想,改进我国的外语教学,具有积极的意义。

A Genre-Based Approach to Developing Learning and Teaching Academic Writing Skills With Relation to the Omani Technical Context

Teachers are supposed to apply the Genre-Based Approach(GBA)to teach academic writing in the Foundation Year Program(FYP)in the colleges of technology.However,students in these colleges find it difficult to produce a formal piece of academic work(Al-Husseini,2004).Students seem to face lot of writing problems and so the author conducted this study to have a better understanding of what is happening.He carried a questionnaire study to reveal the causes of difficulties in academic writing.The author restricted his focus on research to lack of practice in applying these skills in students’writing as that is more relevant in the technical colleges’context.The study proved that the absence of practicing learning and teaching academic writing due to the insufficient use of the GBA,partly discourage the adequate mastering of these skills.Following the GBA to tackle such problem might be useful.As a consequence,the author considers this research study’s results as an additional evidence for the value of the GBA in developing the learning and teaching of academic writing skills to FYP Omani students in the technical colleges.

A Possible Approach to Introduce Word Memorizing Methods into College English Teaching

Words acquisition should be the most decisive and basic part, though modern English education does not take enough attention, especially in college English teaching. A recent survey on the Internet reveals that college students are worrying about their words power very much, eager to find an efficient and effective way. Hence, various modes of word memorizing methods are collected and a brief classification and remark are available. By an overall analysis of those methods, a new approach compromised by different kinds of methods turns out. This new approach completely abides by the philosophy of pragmatism, and every idea with practical use will be introduced to it, e.g. psychology of language and so on.

Research on the Integral Practical and Aesthetic Design Teaching of Architecture and Site Environment -Taking Kindergarten Architecture and Site Logic Model Teaching Approach as an Example

The integral practical and aesthetic design teaching of architecture and site environment is expected to deal with the junior-grade design teaching in architecture major with a current situation that the insufficient consideration of the site environment and the chaotic city image, which caused by long-term emphasis on single function and personality performance of architecture. The key to the integral practicability and aesthetics is the emphasis on the integrality of spatial logical order of those two factors, which contains the integral harmony of function attributes, scale, logics, and modal relationships and so on. Combine with the teaching of kindergarten architecture design, using architecture and site logic model teaching methodology, through the extraction cognitive teaching approach of the site environment order logics, the cognitive teaching approach of kindergarten architecture spatial logics, the strategic teaching approach of the congruent design of the integral order of architecture and site environment logics, module and model congruent counterpoint design teaching approach of architecture and large site environment order logics, organization and construction integrated design teaching approach of architecture and small site environment spatial logics, and result design teaching approach of architectures integrated into the landscape of large site environment and their surrounding small site environment and other teaching procedures to complete die teaching tasks of the integral practical and aesthetic design of kindergarten architecture and site environment.

All-round Translation Teaching Approach Suitable for Adult Learners of the Open Distance Education

Through the analysis of the characteristics of the adult students in the open distance education and on the basis of constructivism,the researcher tentatively proposed an All-round Translation Teaching Approach under the guidance of the theories of constructivism in order to improve translation teaching of the open distance education.

Application of Task-based Approach in College English Vocabulary Teaching

With the rapid development of economy and society,more and more people pay attention to English teaching.Vocabulary,the basic unit of language,is regarded as the center of language teaching by many linguists and educators.For Chinese students,vocabulary learning is also the most difficult and important problem in language learning.Unlike that in English-speaking countries,there is an absence of a foreign language environment for Chinese students,and most of their vocabulary is derived from classroom learning.Thus it is necessary to find an effective method to deal with vocabulary teaching.It analyzes college English vocabulary teaching,as college students have formed the corresponding language skills with more suitability.For a long time,students develop the habit of memorizing words repeatedly,consuming a lot of time,but the result is not satisfactory.Faced with this phenomenon,this paper analyzes the problems existing in College English vocabulary teaching and explores the reasons of the problems.Then it analyzes the application of task-based approach in college English vocabulary teaching.

On the Application of Task-based Language Teaching Approach to English Phonetic Teaching

Task-based language teaching approach(TBLTA), which lays stress on "learning by doing", gained increasing popularity in English teaching in recent years. The design of phonetic teaching calls for more emphasis from English educators since it is one of the basic rounds of English teaching. This paper made a trial on the utilization of TBLTA in the English phonetic teaching context and designed a TBLTA model for English phonetic teaching based on discussions about model and merits of TBLTA.

Functional Orientation and Practice of Inductive and Deductive Approaches to Grammar Teaching in EFL

To solve the ambiguous understanding of Grammar Teaching position,based on explicit grammatical knowledge,this paper discusses the grammar position in EFL,compares both its pros and cons between deductive and inductive approaches,and indicates that grammar teaching by either approach alone has disadvantages,should adopt a combination technique.

Analysis on Modern Teaching of English and American Literature Courses for College English Majors

As global economic integration development enters a realization era,English holds a very important position in China's diplomacy as the language is an internationally-used language.Besides,English also plays a very important role in our daily life.Colleges and universities should pay more attention in strengthening the development of English teaching courses as they are an important base for cultivating high-quality talents.In the modern teaching of English and American literature courses,college English majors do not only need to teach students English language knowledge but are also required need to strengthen students'knowledge and study of national culture.In this journal,the author investigates and analyses the current situation and existing problems of the modern teaching of English and American literature courses in English majors of colleges and universities.Then,puts forward the implementation strategies such as modern teaching of English and American literature courses in English majors’colleges and universities,aiming to help in implementing the teaching of English and American literature courses successfully.

Analysis on Modern Teaching of English and American Literature Courses for College English Majors

As global economic integration development enters a realization era,English holds a very important position in China's diplomacy as the language is an internationally-used language.Besides,English also plays a very important role in our daily life.Colleges and universities should pay more attention in strengthening the development of English teaching courses as they are an important base for cultivating high-quality talents.In the modern teaching of English and American literature courses,college English majors do not only need to teach students English language knowledge but are also required need to strengthen students'knowledge and study of national culture.In this journal,the author investigates and analyses the current situation and existing problems of the modern teaching of English and American literature courses in English majors of colleges and universities.Then,puts forward the implementation strategies such as modern teaching of English and American literature courses in English majors’colleges and universities,aiming to help in implementing the teaching of English and American literature courses successfully.

The Symphony of Communicative Approach&World Englishes:A Study of the Involvement of Accents in English Listening Teaching

Immensely intensive cross-border trade in China has brought English to an unprecedentedly crucial status for communication.As a result,great variety of English accents mushroomed,which often baffles English learners.The thesis analyzes the English accents issue,World Englishes,in China under the guidance of communicative approach from three perspectives to show the definite necessity of involving accents in English listening teaching for the sake of achieving communicative efficiency and increasing multicultural awareness.Besides,some possibles methods have been brought up for the practical teaching process.

A Communicative Approach to College English Grammar Teaching and Learning

In response to the misconception that Communicative Language Teaching means no teaching of grammar,it is argued that grammar is as important as traffic rules for safe and smooth traffic on the road.To achieve appropriate and effective communication,a communicative approach to college grammar teaching and learning is proposed.Both teachers and learners should change their attitudes toward and conceptions about grammar teaching and learning;additionally,teaching grammar in the company of reading and writing helps learners learn and acquire grammar in meaningful contexts.

The Lexical Approach and College English Teaching in China

Traditionally,language is considered to be a grammar vocabulary dichotomy system,and grammar and vocabulary seem to be independent of each other.This deep-rooted notion is particularly prevalent in Chinese English teaching and learning.Michael Lewis,the author of the Lexical Approach challenged the standard view of dividing language teaching into grammar and vocabulary.He believes that language is grammaticalised lexis,not lexicalized grammar,and lexis is the core of language learning while grammar is subordinate to it.This paper intends to explore its theoretical foundations and emphasize the great significance of the Lexical Approach to college English teaching in China.

An Integrating Approach in English language Teaching——The Combination of Traditional and Communicative Approaches

In English language teaching, both the traditional and communicative approaches have their own advantages and shortcomings. So what we need to do is taking the advantages of communicative approaches without upsetting the patterns of traditional practices—combining traditional and communicative approaches.

An Analysis of English Speaking Teaching Approaches Based on New Cutting Edge

Speech production involves four main processes including conceptualization,formulation,articulation and self-monitoring.During these processes,learners need to use sociocultural,pragmatic and discourse knowledge in conceptualization,vocabulary and grammar in formulation,and phonological knowledge in articulation.By utilizing the knowledge mentioned above,learners are expected to possess such speaking skills as routine skills and improvisation skills.Current speaking teaching methods are broadly divided into"skill-getting"direct approach and"skill-using"indirect approach.As they are mutually complementary,a balance of activities types should be provided.On the basis of these theories,a modification of a listening and speaking lesson in New Cutting Edge Pre-intermediate is designed to get students notice,retrieve and use some useful expressions for giving direction.

Research on the Teaching of Chinese Language and Literature in Modern Educational Thoughts

In recent years, with the continuous progress and development of the society, the teaching of Chinese language and literature in the process of continuous development and improvement, actively learning from the advanced teaching ideas and ideas at home and abroad, combined with modern educational ideas, the teaching methods have undergone profound Variety. Based on the perspective of modern educational thought, the author studies the development and strategy of Chinese language and literature teaching, in order to provide a theoretical basis for Chinese language teaching in the field of Chinese language teaching.

On the Application of Task-based Approach in English Listening Teaching at Middle Schools

In order to command a foreign language, it requires a balanced development in listening, speaking, reading and writing,which are four essential skills of language competence. Listening is not only a vital approach to acquire language, but also an important way to communicate with others in our daily life. The Task-based Approach(TBA) focuses on the specific task, which is the learning motivation. The process of finishing the task is the process of learning. The teaching result is judged by the task performed or not. This research discusses the application of TBA in English Listening Teaching at Middle Schools in order to improve the students listening ability. In the first part, the author introduces the background and significance of the research. In the second part, it states the definition of listening comprehension, the characteristics of listening process, three models of listening processing. In the third part, it introduces the definition of Task, characteristics of task, and the principles of designing a task. Finally, it introduces the Task-based Approach. In the fourth part, discusses the current situation of English teaching at middle school,and the elaboration on the task-based model of English listening teaching. All in all, the research is to make the audience to understand the application of Task-based Approach in English listening teaching at middle schools so as to improve the students' English listening ability.

Cognitive Approach's Application in the Country High School English Teaching

On the basis of analyzing the present conditions of country high school English teaching, this paper attempts to justify the feasibility of Cognitive Approach’s application to the country high school English teaching and discusses its operation in detail.

Situational Approach for Hotel English Teaching in Vocational Colleges of China

Situational Approach has contributed a lot in the language teaching.There are many strengths to justify the use of Situational Approach for hotel English teaching in vocational colleges of China.In this article,firstly,it will discuss some backgroup information of the Situational Approach.Secondly,it will discuss the definition of Situational Approach.Thirdly,it will argue why use the Situational Approach for hotel English teaching in vocational colleges of China.Fourthly,it will point out the disadvantages use the Situational Approach for hotel English teaching in vocational colleges of China.Finally,it will argue that my modified plan for hotel English teaching in vocational colleges of China.

Communicative Approach to English Language Teaching

<Abstuact>Communicative approach in English language teaching(ELT) is frequently discussed and debated.It is believed by many linguists and teachers to be an effective methodtosolvesomeoftheteachingandlearningproblems.Thispapergivesacomprehensiveaccountoftheapproach.ItpresentstheadvantagesofcommunicativeapproachintheteachingofEnglishlanguageandhowtoapplyitbymeansofclassroomactivities.ItsuggeststhatEnglishteachersshouldconductfurtherresearchtoremedytheshortcomingsinEnglishteaching.