With the social development and progress, English language, like everything else, has been changing and has developed into a variety of forms. The concept of"Standard English"arises and has aroused wide inte...With the social development and progress, English language, like everything else, has been changing and has developed into a variety of forms. The concept of"Standard English"arises and has aroused wide interest in the research of this linguistics field. John Honey's Some Enemies of Standard English has triggered a lot of arguments on the topic. Questions have been raised in a variety of aspects in this critical analysis.展开更多
How to define Standard Language is one of the most fundamental issues in language variation research.This article,unlike those focusing more on the linguistic features,explores and checks the criteria to define Standa...How to define Standard Language is one of the most fundamental issues in language variation research.This article,unlike those focusing more on the linguistic features,explores and checks the criteria to define Standard English from a sociolinguistic view and in a uniquely bilingual environment.The results are only partly in line with many well-known assumptions about the standard language and some new criteria are put forward.展开更多
English varieties have grown up in different parts of the world. The traditional prototype paradigm of ELT,which assumed that a non-native learner learned English in order to communicate with a native speaker,no longe...English varieties have grown up in different parts of the world. The traditional prototype paradigm of ELT,which assumed that a non-native learner learned English in order to communicate with a native speaker,no longer represents the primary context of the use of English today. Therefore,in ELT,besides learning standard English,sensitivity to English varieties should be cultivated so as to promote communicative competence.展开更多
With the spread of English,English becomes a world language.In the process of blending with various cultures of different countries,there are many varieties of English language. China English,as one of English varieti...With the spread of English,English becomes a world language.In the process of blending with various cultures of different countries,there are many varieties of English language. China English,as one of English varieties,conveys unique things to Chinese society in accordance with the way English native speakers use English,and plays a vital role in cross-cultural communication,translation and English teaching in China.展开更多
The status of English in today’s world has been established definitely.It is not only embodied in the increasing numbers of speakers,but also embodied in the role which English has played in some non-English speaking...The status of English in today’s world has been established definitely.It is not only embodied in the increasing numbers of speakers,but also embodied in the role which English has played in some non-English speaking countries.English is spread as an International language in worldwide and which is no longer belonging to any English speaking countries but belonging to those who use it(McKay,2002).The consequences of English spreading are:on one hand,English as an international lingua franca status has been further consolidated;on the other hand,different regional variants appear in English.These changes lead to the debate between Standard English and varieties of English.All of these in turn generate a profound impact on English language teaching.China as one of non-English speaking countries has also been the impact of globalization in English.The English teaching in China is facing challenges and innovation.展开更多
In this essay, the complexity of the present situation of world Englishes, comments on the spread of the language, debate over standardized variants in English and the pedagogical implication relating to what types of...In this essay, the complexity of the present situation of world Englishes, comments on the spread of the language, debate over standardized variants in English and the pedagogical implication relating to what types of English should be taught will be discussed. The expansion of English in China is then analyzed concerning issues such as attitudes towards local variety,desirable teaching models, and future adjustment.展开更多
With the increasing of globalization on social life and economic activities,English has already become one of the basic and essential accomplishments for citizens all over the world.English education,in five-year high...With the increasing of globalization on social life and economic activities,English has already become one of the basic and essential accomplishments for citizens all over the world.English education,in five-year higher vocational education,not only need adapt to the requirements of social and economic development,giving service in order to cultivate high-quality and high-skilled talents,but also should consider students' mental and emotional attitude as well as other factors,thereby meeting their stainable needs in employment and life after graduated.Therefore,the English education of five-year higher vocational education possesses multiply social and cultural significance.Though the analysis and understanding of the course objectives,ideas,contents and implementation suggestions brought up by The English Curriculum Standards of the Five-year Higher Vocational Education in Jiangsu Province,this paper explores the educational methods of higher vocational English reading lessons.展开更多
文摘With the social development and progress, English language, like everything else, has been changing and has developed into a variety of forms. The concept of"Standard English"arises and has aroused wide interest in the research of this linguistics field. John Honey's Some Enemies of Standard English has triggered a lot of arguments on the topic. Questions have been raised in a variety of aspects in this critical analysis.
文摘How to define Standard Language is one of the most fundamental issues in language variation research.This article,unlike those focusing more on the linguistic features,explores and checks the criteria to define Standard English from a sociolinguistic view and in a uniquely bilingual environment.The results are only partly in line with many well-known assumptions about the standard language and some new criteria are put forward.
文摘English varieties have grown up in different parts of the world. The traditional prototype paradigm of ELT,which assumed that a non-native learner learned English in order to communicate with a native speaker,no longer represents the primary context of the use of English today. Therefore,in ELT,besides learning standard English,sensitivity to English varieties should be cultivated so as to promote communicative competence.
文摘With the spread of English,English becomes a world language.In the process of blending with various cultures of different countries,there are many varieties of English language. China English,as one of English varieties,conveys unique things to Chinese society in accordance with the way English native speakers use English,and plays a vital role in cross-cultural communication,translation and English teaching in China.
文摘The status of English in today’s world has been established definitely.It is not only embodied in the increasing numbers of speakers,but also embodied in the role which English has played in some non-English speaking countries.English is spread as an International language in worldwide and which is no longer belonging to any English speaking countries but belonging to those who use it(McKay,2002).The consequences of English spreading are:on one hand,English as an international lingua franca status has been further consolidated;on the other hand,different regional variants appear in English.These changes lead to the debate between Standard English and varieties of English.All of these in turn generate a profound impact on English language teaching.China as one of non-English speaking countries has also been the impact of globalization in English.The English teaching in China is facing challenges and innovation.
文摘In this essay, the complexity of the present situation of world Englishes, comments on the spread of the language, debate over standardized variants in English and the pedagogical implication relating to what types of English should be taught will be discussed. The expansion of English in China is then analyzed concerning issues such as attitudes towards local variety,desirable teaching models, and future adjustment.
文摘With the increasing of globalization on social life and economic activities,English has already become one of the basic and essential accomplishments for citizens all over the world.English education,in five-year higher vocational education,not only need adapt to the requirements of social and economic development,giving service in order to cultivate high-quality and high-skilled talents,but also should consider students' mental and emotional attitude as well as other factors,thereby meeting their stainable needs in employment and life after graduated.Therefore,the English education of five-year higher vocational education possesses multiply social and cultural significance.Though the analysis and understanding of the course objectives,ideas,contents and implementation suggestions brought up by The English Curriculum Standards of the Five-year Higher Vocational Education in Jiangsu Province,this paper explores the educational methods of higher vocational English reading lessons.
