Intercultural communication is an essential part of foreign language teaching, which can neither be ignored in the class room nor in the society. The importance of intercultural communication was introduced first and ...Intercultural communication is an essential part of foreign language teaching, which can neither be ignored in the class room nor in the society. The importance of intercultural communication was introduced first and the reasons why it should be taught were explained in details. Several teaching contents were listed and ways of cultural teaching were suggested to conclude the paper.展开更多
This paper presents an introduction to the concepts of domestication and foreignization and the theory of Nida＇s ＂dynamic equivalence＂. Then, the paper makes an analysis of ＂dynamic equivalence＂ from the perspect...This paper presents an introduction to the concepts of domestication and foreignization and the theory of Nida＇s ＂dynamic equivalence＂. Then, the paper makes an analysis of ＂dynamic equivalence＂ from the perspective of domestication and foreignization.展开更多
Learner Autonomy （LA） is the desirable goal of the education. To date, many Learner Autonomy training programs have been carried out in foreign language teaching. Cooperative Learning （CL） is a language teaching a...Learner Autonomy （LA） is the desirable goal of the education. To date, many Learner Autonomy training programs have been carried out in foreign language teaching. Cooperative Learning （CL） is a language teaching and learning strategy which gets learners actively and cooperatively involved in learning a foreign language in groups. Both of them have been respectively advocated from pedagogical point of view and from the perspective of philosophy. However, being autonomous does not necessarily mean learning alone. Language learners should learn cooperatively and autonomously. It is the author＇s contention that CL is a good method to promote LA. CL has positive effects on both students＇ readiness and their ability to be more autonomous. CL enhances self-esteem and self-confidence, increases high motivation, encourages learners＇ responsibility for learning, enhances self-management skills, increases support for language learners to move from interdependence to independence. The paper stresses in the end that promoting LA is the teacher＇s long-term pedagogic goal.展开更多
"Teaching how to learn"has become very popular nowadays,and it is also very important to explore language learn ing strategies(LLS) in second language acquisition(SLA). Teachers' perspective will greatly..."Teaching how to learn"has become very popular nowadays,and it is also very important to explore language learn ing strategies(LLS) in second language acquisition(SLA). Teachers' perspective will greatly affect the result of strategy instruction and training and how to help students acquire second language effectively is worthy researching.展开更多
To cultivate English majors＇ culture awareness and improve their English integrated competence, this paper clarifies the reasons and the choice of the content for the teaching of Language and Culture. The results of ...To cultivate English majors＇ culture awareness and improve their English integrated competence, this paper clarifies the reasons and the choice of the content for the teaching of Language and Culture. The results of the teaching and the investigation conducted by the author show that the choice of the teaching materials and the topics for the class must be included in the teaching plan. Besides, this paper also probed into the most difficult topic, the easiest topic, the topics that need to be explained more and the topics that need to be explained less in class; and the similarity and differences of the teaching contents for students in different grades are also analyzed. In the end, proper sources of the comparison of English and Chinese languages and cultures are revealed in order to enlarge students＇ knowledge and improve their competence in using English.展开更多
What language competence a learner has can she/he achieve an effective communication？ This question is the main concern for applied linguists and English teachers in TEFL, for the recognition of language competence d...What language competence a learner has can she/he achieve an effective communication？ This question is the main concern for applied linguists and English teachers in TEFL, for the recognition of language competence directly influences the goal of teaching, curriculum design, textbook writing and classroom practice. This paper discusses the various points of views on language competence and explores its characteristics which, the author believes, will shed some light on foreign language teaching.展开更多
It is inevitable for Chinese students to come across ＂education shock＂ when they go to study in the UK because of the skill gaps. After a brief interpretation of ＂education shock＂ and detailed analysis of college ...It is inevitable for Chinese students to come across ＂education shock＂ when they go to study in the UK because of the skill gaps. After a brief interpretation of ＂education shock＂ and detailed analysis of college students＇ skill gaps of language learning in the UK, this paper puts forward some ways of bridging the gaps from both the teachers and institutions in the UK and in China, so the study in the UK will be more successful and enjoyable.展开更多
Grammar teaching recently faces lots of problems not only in the teaching methods but also in its position it deserves. Through analyzing the importance and the confronting problems of grammar teaching in middle schoo...Grammar teaching recently faces lots of problems not only in the teaching methods but also in its position it deserves. Through analyzing the importance and the confronting problems of grammar teaching in middle schools, the paper will do the further research on the methodologies in the transitional time and will surely conclude the theories that can direct teaching process.展开更多
The study of language variation and change has attracted more and more attention. However, the two concepts are used mixedly and interchangeably in many studies, which is misleading. The current study differentiates t...The study of language variation and change has attracted more and more attention. However, the two concepts are used mixedly and interchangeably in many studies, which is misleading. The current study differentiates the two closely related but different concepts in terms of their effects on language structures, temporal dimension and spatial/social dimension. Finally, the pedagogical implications are discussed.展开更多
Language is a tool for people to use to communicate, but the cultural, historical, economic and social reasons create gender discrimination in the English language. This article will analyze this kind of phenomenon, a...Language is a tool for people to use to communicate, but the cultural, historical, economic and social reasons create gender discrimination in the English language. This article will analyze this kind of phenomenon, and it will discuss the solution.展开更多
In this paper,analysis of a subject’s interlanguage will be focused on the features of morphology,syntax and lexical items by describing the language the subject produced when be used a second language in writing and...In this paper,analysis of a subject’s interlanguage will be focused on the features of morphology,syntax and lexical items by describing the language the subject produced when be used a second language in writing and explaining what are the major sources of the errors he made.It aims to find out how the learner acquires the language in the way he does and its implication to second language acquisition.展开更多
Teachers play a very important role in Second Language Acquisition, which is noted by many educators and researchers. This paper tries to prove the importance of teachers’ role in Second Language Acquisition by discu...Teachers play a very important role in Second Language Acquisition, which is noted by many educators and researchers. This paper tries to prove the importance of teachers’ role in Second Language Acquisition by discussing several factors that influence second language learners’ study. It also proposes the ways of training and improving students’ learning展开更多
Researchers have realized the importance of focusing on learners＇ errors. Then, as teachers, how should we treat students＇ errors in their second language acquisition？ This essay attempts to overview the background...Researchers have realized the importance of focusing on learners＇ errors. Then, as teachers, how should we treat students＇ errors in their second language acquisition？ This essay attempts to overview the background theories about learners＇ errors, especially those committed in the process of second language acquisition, and more importantly, to give some suggestions on how to deal with students＇ errors in the process of second language acquisition.展开更多
文摘Intercultural communication is an essential part of foreign language teaching, which can neither be ignored in the class room nor in the society. The importance of intercultural communication was introduced first and the reasons why it should be taught were explained in details. Several teaching contents were listed and ways of cultural teaching were suggested to conclude the paper.
文摘This paper presents an introduction to the concepts of domestication and foreignization and the theory of Nida＇s ＂dynamic equivalence＂. Then, the paper makes an analysis of ＂dynamic equivalence＂ from the perspective of domestication and foreignization.
文摘Learner Autonomy （LA） is the desirable goal of the education. To date, many Learner Autonomy training programs have been carried out in foreign language teaching. Cooperative Learning （CL） is a language teaching and learning strategy which gets learners actively and cooperatively involved in learning a foreign language in groups. Both of them have been respectively advocated from pedagogical point of view and from the perspective of philosophy. However, being autonomous does not necessarily mean learning alone. Language learners should learn cooperatively and autonomously. It is the author＇s contention that CL is a good method to promote LA. CL has positive effects on both students＇ readiness and their ability to be more autonomous. CL enhances self-esteem and self-confidence, increases high motivation, encourages learners＇ responsibility for learning, enhances self-management skills, increases support for language learners to move from interdependence to independence. The paper stresses in the end that promoting LA is the teacher＇s long-term pedagogic goal.
文摘"Teaching how to learn"has become very popular nowadays,and it is also very important to explore language learn ing strategies(LLS) in second language acquisition(SLA). Teachers' perspective will greatly affect the result of strategy instruction and training and how to help students acquire second language effectively is worthy researching.
文摘To cultivate English majors＇ culture awareness and improve their English integrated competence, this paper clarifies the reasons and the choice of the content for the teaching of Language and Culture. The results of the teaching and the investigation conducted by the author show that the choice of the teaching materials and the topics for the class must be included in the teaching plan. Besides, this paper also probed into the most difficult topic, the easiest topic, the topics that need to be explained more and the topics that need to be explained less in class; and the similarity and differences of the teaching contents for students in different grades are also analyzed. In the end, proper sources of the comparison of English and Chinese languages and cultures are revealed in order to enlarge students＇ knowledge and improve their competence in using English.
文摘What language competence a learner has can she/he achieve an effective communication？ This question is the main concern for applied linguists and English teachers in TEFL, for the recognition of language competence directly influences the goal of teaching, curriculum design, textbook writing and classroom practice. This paper discusses the various points of views on language competence and explores its characteristics which, the author believes, will shed some light on foreign language teaching.
文摘It is inevitable for Chinese students to come across ＂education shock＂ when they go to study in the UK because of the skill gaps. After a brief interpretation of ＂education shock＂ and detailed analysis of college students＇ skill gaps of language learning in the UK, this paper puts forward some ways of bridging the gaps from both the teachers and institutions in the UK and in China, so the study in the UK will be more successful and enjoyable.
文摘Grammar teaching recently faces lots of problems not only in the teaching methods but also in its position it deserves. Through analyzing the importance and the confronting problems of grammar teaching in middle schools, the paper will do the further research on the methodologies in the transitional time and will surely conclude the theories that can direct teaching process.
文摘The study of language variation and change has attracted more and more attention. However, the two concepts are used mixedly and interchangeably in many studies, which is misleading. The current study differentiates the two closely related but different concepts in terms of their effects on language structures, temporal dimension and spatial/social dimension. Finally, the pedagogical implications are discussed.
文摘Language is a tool for people to use to communicate, but the cultural, historical, economic and social reasons create gender discrimination in the English language. This article will analyze this kind of phenomenon, and it will discuss the solution.
文摘In this paper,analysis of a subject’s interlanguage will be focused on the features of morphology,syntax and lexical items by describing the language the subject produced when be used a second language in writing and explaining what are the major sources of the errors he made.It aims to find out how the learner acquires the language in the way he does and its implication to second language acquisition.
文摘Teachers play a very important role in Second Language Acquisition, which is noted by many educators and researchers. This paper tries to prove the importance of teachers’ role in Second Language Acquisition by discussing several factors that influence second language learners’ study. It also proposes the ways of training and improving students’ learning
文摘Researchers have realized the importance of focusing on learners＇ errors. Then, as teachers, how should we treat students＇ errors in their second language acquisition？ This essay attempts to overview the background theories about learners＇ errors, especially those committed in the process of second language acquisition, and more importantly, to give some suggestions on how to deal with students＇ errors in the process of second language acquisition.
