Dear Xu Shengli,You asked me about learning English.Now I'd like to tell you how you should learn English.First,you should often read English aloud and try your best to learn important something1 by heart.So you c...Dear Xu Shengli,You asked me about learning English.Now I'd like to tell you how you should learn English.First,you should often read English aloud and try your best to learn important something1 by heart.So you can remember them easy2 and form a good habit of thinking in English.Second,you should listen a lot and communicate with others in English.With3 this way,both your listening ability and your spoken English will be improved.Third,you should keep a diary in English every day.I hope that the advice will be useful to you.展开更多
In the contemporary era of globalization,English has evolved into a multifaceted tool for intercultural communication,transcending its traditional boundaries.This paper explores the shifting paradigms in English langu...In the contemporary era of globalization,English has evolved into a multifaceted tool for intercultural communication,transcending its traditional boundaries.This paper explores the shifting paradigms in English language teaching(ELT),moving away from the pursuit of native-like competence towards a more pragmatic focus on communicative proficiency in English as a Lingua Franca(ELF).Through an examination of global English varieties and ELT goals,the paper argues for a pedagogical approach that embraces linguistic diversity and prioritizes effective communication over conformity to native norms.Drawing on insights from ELF research and communicative language teaching methodologies,it advocates for empowering learners with the skills to navigate diverse linguistic contexts and engage in meaningful interactions with speakers from diverse cultural backgrounds.展开更多
The development of a new round of artificial intelligence(AI)science and technology provided good technical support and condition guarantee for college English teaching,but it also brought new challenges.It is necessa...The development of a new round of artificial intelligence(AI)science and technology provided good technical support and condition guarantee for college English teaching,but it also brought new challenges.It is necessary and inevitable for English teaching to experience reform and innovation.China’s AI digital teaching transformation is in the exploratory stage,and AI teaching mode has become the focus of future teaching development.Herein we propose a research method of integrating AI tools in college English teaching to adapt to the personalized learning of the new generation of college students,make the teaching process efficiently integrate the tide of the development of AI,promote the development of education evaluation system more accurately,and provide theoretical and data references for college English teaching reform.展开更多
Acta Geologica Sinica(English Edition)is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international da...Acta Geologica Sinica(English Edition)is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international databases and websites,such as SCI,CA,BIG,etc.Internationally,the journal cooperates with John Wiley&Sons,Inc.to publish the electronic version;all papers can be downloaded online.Contributors wishing to submit,read,enquire and download can log in via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ags.展开更多
Integrating local cultural resources into language teaching is a significant trend in fostering students’core competencies.This study addresses the challenge of effectively implementing China’s educational policy of...Integrating local cultural resources into language teaching is a significant trend in fostering students’core competencies.This study addresses the challenge of effectively implementing China’s educational policy of“Core Competencies for English as a Subject”in middle school classrooms by leveraging the unique revolutionary(“Red”)culture of Tangshan City.The research developed and tested a pedagogical model that utilizes Tangshan’s rich Red Culture heritage-such as the Kailuan Miners’Movement and the Xifengkou Great Wall Resistance relics-as authentic content for English language learning.Employing a mixed-methods approach,including literature review,fieldwork,action research,and case analysis in partner middle schools,the project involved designing thematic teaching resources(e.g.,lesson plans,micro-lectures)and implementing interactive activities like role-playing and project-based learning.Findings indicate that this localized approach significantly enhanced students’engagement,cultural awareness,critical thinking,and language application skills,effectively addressing the four dimensions of English core competencies:language ability,cultural awareness,thinking capacity,and learning ability.The study concludes that the“Local Culture-Integrated Core Competency Model”provides a practical,replicable framework for synergizing values education with language acquisition.It offers valuable insights for educators worldwide seeking to incorporate local history and values into foreign language curricula,promoting deeper contextual learning.展开更多
The verse chronicle known as Laʒamon’s(or Lawman’s)Brut is an important witness to changes in the English language and versecraft around the year 1200,and for this reason it has attracted the attention of historical...The verse chronicle known as Laʒamon’s(or Lawman’s)Brut is an important witness to changes in the English language and versecraft around the year 1200,and for this reason it has attracted the attention of historical linguists and lexicographers.Does it deserve greater attention among students of literature?This article begins by discussing what makes Brut unique in the corpus of Middle English literature and why it deserves our attention.The second part discusses the current project to complete the Early English Text Society’s edition of Brut,with an introduction,textual notes,and a glossary.The last section takes up Laʒamon’s practice of using French loanwords,since it stands at the beginning of the period in the 13th and 14th centuries,when English writers borrowed extensively from French.展开更多
This study investigated the influence of the production-oriented approach on English speaking anxiety among non-English major college students.A quasi-experimental design was implemented over one semester with two par...This study investigated the influence of the production-oriented approach on English speaking anxiety among non-English major college students.A quasi-experimental design was implemented over one semester with two parallel classes of junior students at a university in northwestern China.Data collected before and after the intervention using a validated Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale indicated that students experiencing POA instruction showed a discernible decrease in overall speaking anxiety,particularly concerning communication apprehension and fear of negative evaluation,relative to peers instructed via the audio-lingual method.Analysis highlighted task-driven learning,scaffolded input facilitation,and formative process evaluation within the POA framework as contributing factors.Findings imply POA represents a potential pedagogical framework for addressing affective challenges in the development of EFL oral skills.展开更多
The education of curriculum ideology and politics is vigorously implemented in China.It manifests in the teaching process across three dimensions:textbooks,educators,and learners.During lesson preparation,instructors ...The education of curriculum ideology and politics is vigorously implemented in China.It manifests in the teaching process across three dimensions:textbooks,educators,and learners.During lesson preparation,instructors may neglect the subtle ideological and political nuances present in original English textbooks,which can result in students misinterpreting the content.Additionally,time constraints hinder teachers from effectively clarifying these implicit factors.Furthermore,students who rely solely on the textbook are likely to accept the information at face value,missing the opportunity to clarify any misconceptions through interactive learning.Ultimately,the textbook is the key and foundation for the implementation of the curriculum ideology and politics in education.This paper takes medical English course as an example to demonstrate it.展开更多
The interference of a tonal language poses challenges for Chinese learners of English to acquire word stress.The lack of symmetry between word stress problems in production and perception,and the absence of attention ...The interference of a tonal language poses challenges for Chinese learners of English to acquire word stress.The lack of symmetry between word stress problems in production and perception,and the absence of attention to specific stress patterns in teaching and learning,can reduce the effectiveness of word stress acquisition.The purpose of this paper is twofold:to examine the relationship between English word stress production and perception and to investigate how English word stress production and perception are affected by specific stress patterns.Ninety participants were involved in a production task and a perception task.Test words were selected based on 26 stress patterns in three categories:syllabic structure,phonological similarity,and vowel reduction.The results show that the production and perception of English word stress differ significantly without a strong linear correlation.Although the accuracy of word stress perception was higher than production for the test words in general,the comparative status of production and perception varied across different stress patterns.Specifically,in the syllabic structure category,the highest symmetry rate of word stress assignment in the production and perception forˈσCVCC(e.g.,climax,abend),while the symmetry rate forˈσoCVV(C)(e.g.,abdicate,importune)was the lowest and the most problematic for production.In the phonological similarity category,production and perception of word stress were most symmetrical for words with the suffix“-eous”and the most asymmetrical for words with the suffix“-ese,”which was also the most problematic for production.Identification of vowel reduction was more challenging for/ɒ/than/æ/in both production and perception.It is suggested that Chinese ESL teachers prioritize the teaching of stress patterns with low symmetrical relationships to achieve efficient learning outcomes.展开更多
The Shanghai Gaokao English is characterized by diverse question types,a high difficulty level,and innovative thematic content.Among these,the single-sentence Chinese-to-English translation task stands out as a distin...The Shanghai Gaokao English is characterized by diverse question types,a high difficulty level,and innovative thematic content.Among these,the single-sentence Chinese-to-English translation task stands out as a distinctive component,presenting challenges,such as extensive vocabulary requirements,implicit grammatical testing,mandatory use of provided parenthetical words,and the incorporation of“four-character structures”(四字格).Candidates frequently experience significant score losses in this section during preparation and mock examinations.This paper analyzes practical methodologies for tackling Chinese-English translation tasks by examining authentic questions from Shanghai Gaokao English(spring and autumn examinations)over the past six years,aiming to provide teachers and students with effective test-taking strategies.展开更多
With the continuous deepening of vocational education reform,core literacy,as an important concept of educational reform,has gradually been introduced into English teaching.The cultivation of core literacy requires st...With the continuous deepening of vocational education reform,core literacy,as an important concept of educational reform,has gradually been introduced into English teaching.The cultivation of core literacy requires students not only to master basic language knowledge but also to flexibly use cross-cultural communication skills,innovative thinking,and professional literacy to solve problems in actual work situations.In this context,constructing a vocational English evaluation system based on core literacy has become an urgent need to improve the quality of vocational English teaching and cultivate high-quality applied talents.Therefore,the following will focus on exploring the relevant content of the vocational English evaluation system in order to provide some help.展开更多
With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected throug...With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected through interviews among Chinese English teachers in universities.Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes.The findings reveal that Chinese English teachers perceive MALL to offer benefits like convenience,effectiveness,efficiency,engagement,personalization,and resource richness.However,several barriers were identified,including low teacher ability,student device misuse,lack of institutional support,technical limitations,health concerns,and time constraints.These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of MALL in Chinese universities and have implications for language teaching practice.展开更多
English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market ...English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market and national development.This paper aims to explore English public speaking teaching strategies,focusing on developing students’sense of humor in public speaking.展开更多
This paper focuses on the application of artificial intelligence(AI)technology in the reform of college English teaching.By analyzing the current situation of college English teaching and the advantages of AI technolo...This paper focuses on the application of artificial intelligence(AI)technology in the reform of college English teaching.By analyzing the current situation of college English teaching and the advantages of AI technology,it explores how AI technology can be applied in different aspects of college English teaching,such as teaching content delivery,language practice,and assessment.It also discusses the challenges and opportunities brought by AI technology in the teaching reform process and proposes corresponding construction strategies to promote the deep integration of AI technology and college English teaching,aiming to improve the quality and efficiency of college English teaching and develop students’comprehensive English application ability.展开更多
The study employs discourse analysis as an analytical methodology,integrating stancetaking and positioning theories as theoretical frameworks,analyzing a post published by an in-service teacher and its related comment...The study employs discourse analysis as an analytical methodology,integrating stancetaking and positioning theories as theoretical frameworks,analyzing a post published by an in-service teacher and its related comments on RED,to explore the stancetaking of junior high school English teachers on social platforms in the mainland of China.This paper is expected to provide effective suggestions for enhancing the positive influence of front-line teachers on social media and facilitating the development of their teaching profession amidst the backdrop of educational informatization.展开更多
With the increasing frequency of global medical exchanges,the English translation of clinical medicine disease names has become a key factor affecting medical safety,the quality of academic exchanges,and the level of ...With the increasing frequency of global medical exchanges,the English translation of clinical medicine disease names has become a key factor affecting medical safety,the quality of academic exchanges,and the level of medical education.Meanwhile,there are certain problems in the English translation of clinical medicine disease names in China currently,mainly manifested in the prevalence of multiple translations for one term,prominent issues of literal translation and mistranslation,and inconsistent naming principles.Based on this,this paper focuses on the strategies for standardized English translation of clinical medicine disease names.By explaining the root causes of the problems existing in the current translation field,it further puts forward standardized suggestions from aspects such as establishing authoritative reference standards,following the basic principles of“respecting the originator,following conventions,and adhering to scientific norms”,strengthening medical English education,and using modern tools to assist learning.These efforts aim to gradually unify and standardize disease names,reduce ambiguities and errors,and lay a foundation for international medical exchanges and evidence-based medical research.展开更多
English is a very important subject at school.I want to learn it well so I work hard.I can remember most new word s.I like pair work best because I like to talk with my classmates in English.I think writing is the mos...English is a very important subject at school.I want to learn it well so I work hard.I can remember most new word s.I like pair work best because I like to talk with my classmates in English.I think writing is the most difficult part in English learning,so I will spend more time on it every day.My writing needs improving.I think reading texts aloud is a very useful way in English learning.展开更多
文摘Dear Xu Shengli,You asked me about learning English.Now I'd like to tell you how you should learn English.First,you should often read English aloud and try your best to learn important something1 by heart.So you can remember them easy2 and form a good habit of thinking in English.Second,you should listen a lot and communicate with others in English.With3 this way,both your listening ability and your spoken English will be improved.Third,you should keep a diary in English every day.I hope that the advice will be useful to you.
文摘In the contemporary era of globalization,English has evolved into a multifaceted tool for intercultural communication,transcending its traditional boundaries.This paper explores the shifting paradigms in English language teaching(ELT),moving away from the pursuit of native-like competence towards a more pragmatic focus on communicative proficiency in English as a Lingua Franca(ELF).Through an examination of global English varieties and ELT goals,the paper argues for a pedagogical approach that embraces linguistic diversity and prioritizes effective communication over conformity to native norms.Drawing on insights from ELF research and communicative language teaching methodologies,it advocates for empowering learners with the skills to navigate diverse linguistic contexts and engage in meaningful interactions with speakers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
基金Textile Light-Higher Education Teaching Reform Research Project of China Textile Industry Federation(2021BKJGLX362)China Higher Education Association 2023 Higher Education Scientific Research Planning Project“Vocational Education Service Regional Economic and Social Development Research”(23ZYJ0217)Liaoning Province Education Science“14th Five-Year Plan”Project“Research on the Correlation Between Higher Vocational Education and Intra-Regional Economy in Northeast China”(JGEB247)。
文摘The development of a new round of artificial intelligence(AI)science and technology provided good technical support and condition guarantee for college English teaching,but it also brought new challenges.It is necessary and inevitable for English teaching to experience reform and innovation.China’s AI digital teaching transformation is in the exploratory stage,and AI teaching mode has become the focus of future teaching development.Herein we propose a research method of integrating AI tools in college English teaching to adapt to the personalized learning of the new generation of college students,make the teaching process efficiently integrate the tide of the development of AI,promote the development of education evaluation system more accurately,and provide theoretical and data references for college English teaching reform.
文摘Acta Geologica Sinica(English Edition)is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international databases and websites,such as SCI,CA,BIG,etc.Internationally,the journal cooperates with John Wiley&Sons,Inc.to publish the electronic version;all papers can be downloaded online.Contributors wishing to submit,read,enquire and download can log in via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ags.
基金2025 Tangshan Normal University School-level Scientific Research Project“Cultivating Core Competencies in English through Local Red Culture:A Tangshan-Based Pedagogical Model for Middle School Students”(20251123037)2025 Tangshan Social Science Development Research Project“A Study on Integrating Chinese Traditional Culture Education into Junior High School English Classes in Tangshan City”(TSSKL2025-155)。
文摘Integrating local cultural resources into language teaching is a significant trend in fostering students’core competencies.This study addresses the challenge of effectively implementing China’s educational policy of“Core Competencies for English as a Subject”in middle school classrooms by leveraging the unique revolutionary(“Red”)culture of Tangshan City.The research developed and tested a pedagogical model that utilizes Tangshan’s rich Red Culture heritage-such as the Kailuan Miners’Movement and the Xifengkou Great Wall Resistance relics-as authentic content for English language learning.Employing a mixed-methods approach,including literature review,fieldwork,action research,and case analysis in partner middle schools,the project involved designing thematic teaching resources(e.g.,lesson plans,micro-lectures)and implementing interactive activities like role-playing and project-based learning.Findings indicate that this localized approach significantly enhanced students’engagement,cultural awareness,critical thinking,and language application skills,effectively addressing the four dimensions of English core competencies:language ability,cultural awareness,thinking capacity,and learning ability.The study concludes that the“Local Culture-Integrated Core Competency Model”provides a practical,replicable framework for synergizing values education with language acquisition.It offers valuable insights for educators worldwide seeking to incorporate local history and values into foreign language curricula,promoting deeper contextual learning.
文摘The verse chronicle known as Laʒamon’s(or Lawman’s)Brut is an important witness to changes in the English language and versecraft around the year 1200,and for this reason it has attracted the attention of historical linguists and lexicographers.Does it deserve greater attention among students of literature?This article begins by discussing what makes Brut unique in the corpus of Middle English literature and why it deserves our attention.The second part discusses the current project to complete the Early English Text Society’s edition of Brut,with an introduction,textual notes,and a glossary.The last section takes up Laʒamon’s practice of using French loanwords,since it stands at the beginning of the period in the 13th and 14th centuries,when English writers borrowed extensively from French.
文摘This study investigated the influence of the production-oriented approach on English speaking anxiety among non-English major college students.A quasi-experimental design was implemented over one semester with two parallel classes of junior students at a university in northwestern China.Data collected before and after the intervention using a validated Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale indicated that students experiencing POA instruction showed a discernible decrease in overall speaking anxiety,particularly concerning communication apprehension and fear of negative evaluation,relative to peers instructed via the audio-lingual method.Analysis highlighted task-driven learning,scaffolded input facilitation,and formative process evaluation within the POA framework as contributing factors.Findings imply POA represents a potential pedagogical framework for addressing affective challenges in the development of EFL oral skills.
基金The Higher Education Teaching Reform Project of Southern Medical University“The Curriculum Ideology and Politics Contributing to Achieving the Stereoscopic,Multielement,and Innovative Medical English Courses”(202166)“The Redevelopment of Medical English Learning Environment in Digital Era”(Fund No.S202312121182X)providing funding for this work.
文摘The education of curriculum ideology and politics is vigorously implemented in China.It manifests in the teaching process across three dimensions:textbooks,educators,and learners.During lesson preparation,instructors may neglect the subtle ideological and political nuances present in original English textbooks,which can result in students misinterpreting the content.Additionally,time constraints hinder teachers from effectively clarifying these implicit factors.Furthermore,students who rely solely on the textbook are likely to accept the information at face value,missing the opportunity to clarify any misconceptions through interactive learning.Ultimately,the textbook is the key and foundation for the implementation of the curriculum ideology and politics in education.This paper takes medical English course as an example to demonstrate it.
基金supported by the General Research Fund(No.18600218)。
文摘The interference of a tonal language poses challenges for Chinese learners of English to acquire word stress.The lack of symmetry between word stress problems in production and perception,and the absence of attention to specific stress patterns in teaching and learning,can reduce the effectiveness of word stress acquisition.The purpose of this paper is twofold:to examine the relationship between English word stress production and perception and to investigate how English word stress production and perception are affected by specific stress patterns.Ninety participants were involved in a production task and a perception task.Test words were selected based on 26 stress patterns in three categories:syllabic structure,phonological similarity,and vowel reduction.The results show that the production and perception of English word stress differ significantly without a strong linear correlation.Although the accuracy of word stress perception was higher than production for the test words in general,the comparative status of production and perception varied across different stress patterns.Specifically,in the syllabic structure category,the highest symmetry rate of word stress assignment in the production and perception forˈσCVCC(e.g.,climax,abend),while the symmetry rate forˈσoCVV(C)(e.g.,abdicate,importune)was the lowest and the most problematic for production.In the phonological similarity category,production and perception of word stress were most symmetrical for words with the suffix“-eous”and the most asymmetrical for words with the suffix“-ese,”which was also the most problematic for production.Identification of vowel reduction was more challenging for/ɒ/than/æ/in both production and perception.It is suggested that Chinese ESL teachers prioritize the teaching of stress patterns with low symmetrical relationships to achieve efficient learning outcomes.
文摘The Shanghai Gaokao English is characterized by diverse question types,a high difficulty level,and innovative thematic content.Among these,the single-sentence Chinese-to-English translation task stands out as a distinctive component,presenting challenges,such as extensive vocabulary requirements,implicit grammatical testing,mandatory use of provided parenthetical words,and the incorporation of“four-character structures”(四字格).Candidates frequently experience significant score losses in this section during preparation and mock examinations.This paper analyzes practical methodologies for tackling Chinese-English translation tasks by examining authentic questions from Shanghai Gaokao English(spring and autumn examinations)over the past six years,aiming to provide teachers and students with effective test-taking strategies.
文摘With the continuous deepening of vocational education reform,core literacy,as an important concept of educational reform,has gradually been introduced into English teaching.The cultivation of core literacy requires students not only to master basic language knowledge but also to flexibly use cross-cultural communication skills,innovative thinking,and professional literacy to solve problems in actual work situations.In this context,constructing a vocational English evaluation system based on core literacy has become an urgent need to improve the quality of vocational English teaching and cultivate high-quality applied talents.Therefore,the following will focus on exploring the relevant content of the vocational English evaluation system in order to provide some help.
文摘With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected through interviews among Chinese English teachers in universities.Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes.The findings reveal that Chinese English teachers perceive MALL to offer benefits like convenience,effectiveness,efficiency,engagement,personalization,and resource richness.However,several barriers were identified,including low teacher ability,student device misuse,lack of institutional support,technical limitations,health concerns,and time constraints.These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of MALL in Chinese universities and have implications for language teaching practice.
文摘English public speaking skill is highly valued in foreign language education in China’s universities.Courses are offered to improve students’English public speaking competence to meet the demand of the labor market and national development.This paper aims to explore English public speaking teaching strategies,focusing on developing students’sense of humor in public speaking.
文摘This paper focuses on the application of artificial intelligence(AI)technology in the reform of college English teaching.By analyzing the current situation of college English teaching and the advantages of AI technology,it explores how AI technology can be applied in different aspects of college English teaching,such as teaching content delivery,language practice,and assessment.It also discusses the challenges and opportunities brought by AI technology in the teaching reform process and proposes corresponding construction strategies to promote the deep integration of AI technology and college English teaching,aiming to improve the quality and efficiency of college English teaching and develop students’comprehensive English application ability.
文摘The study employs discourse analysis as an analytical methodology,integrating stancetaking and positioning theories as theoretical frameworks,analyzing a post published by an in-service teacher and its related comments on RED,to explore the stancetaking of junior high school English teachers on social platforms in the mainland of China.This paper is expected to provide effective suggestions for enhancing the positive influence of front-line teachers on social media and facilitating the development of their teaching profession amidst the backdrop of educational informatization.
文摘With the increasing frequency of global medical exchanges,the English translation of clinical medicine disease names has become a key factor affecting medical safety,the quality of academic exchanges,and the level of medical education.Meanwhile,there are certain problems in the English translation of clinical medicine disease names in China currently,mainly manifested in the prevalence of multiple translations for one term,prominent issues of literal translation and mistranslation,and inconsistent naming principles.Based on this,this paper focuses on the strategies for standardized English translation of clinical medicine disease names.By explaining the root causes of the problems existing in the current translation field,it further puts forward standardized suggestions from aspects such as establishing authoritative reference standards,following the basic principles of“respecting the originator,following conventions,and adhering to scientific norms”,strengthening medical English education,and using modern tools to assist learning.These efforts aim to gradually unify and standardize disease names,reduce ambiguities and errors,and lay a foundation for international medical exchanges and evidence-based medical research.
文摘English is a very important subject at school.I want to learn it well so I work hard.I can remember most new word s.I like pair work best because I like to talk with my classmates in English.I think writing is the most difficult part in English learning,so I will spend more time on it every day.My writing needs improving.I think reading texts aloud is a very useful way in English learning.
