This article intends to demonstrate the principles for dictionary compilation.To summarize,general rules are to be followed.At the same time,this article probes into the differences of Chinese to Chinese dictionary,Ch...This article intends to demonstrate the principles for dictionary compilation.To summarize,general rules are to be followed.At the same time,this article probes into the differences of Chinese to Chinese dictionary,Chinese to foreign language dictionary,dictionaries for the preparation of certain exams,learner’s dictionaries for reviewing errors,dictionaries with multimedia and dictionaries built via the Internet..In all,one of the key factors for dictionary compilation is the professionalism of editors and writers.The training of the people involved is vital,which would contribute to setting up a better order of the market.Acknowledgements should also be given to achievements in dictionary compilation.Revisions and polishing are required to improve the dictionaries on the market that have already won the acclaim so as to put their influence to the best display.展开更多
In recent years, Chinese language and culture shows its amazing charm in the world and is strongly attracting foreign students to study in China. In order to meet the various needs of students, many universities set u...In recent years, Chinese language and culture shows its amazing charm in the world and is strongly attracting foreign students to study in China. In order to meet the various needs of students, many universities set up long-term classes, various Chinese learning classes, short-term assault strengthen experience classes and interest classes, etc. With groups of students continue to expand, is the teaching of foreign language study becomes more and more important. The Chinese song conversion method can and should serve as an assistant for teaching Chinese as a foreign language.展开更多
In the field of second language acquisition(SLA),weight has been increasingly attached to the role that a problem-pos ing model of education plays in English as second/foreign language(ES/FL)teaching and learning.By e...In the field of second language acquisition(SLA),weight has been increasingly attached to the role that a problem-pos ing model of education plays in English as second/foreign language(ES/FL)teaching and learning.By exploring various concepts of the problem-posing approach,also known as critical pedagogy,and its implications for English language teaching(ELT)in the Chinese postsecondary EFL context,the paper makes a tentative attempt to acknowledge the future directions of implementing critical pedagogy in the EFL context.Therefore,the paper is inspired by the ever-increasing popularity of the critical pedagogical approach in the ESL context.The application of critical orientation in language education derives from critical theories of the Frankfurt School,which centers on Marxist societal beliefs of struggling against social inequalities.With the concept of critical pedagogy drawing increasing attention from language educators and teachers alike in English-speaking countries;non-native English teachers who teach in the EFL context has also begun to focus their attention on the educational philosophy as a means to help transform traditional oppressed status of the Chinese EFL learners.From this perspective,this paper,by investigating the multi-dimensional implied meanings of implementing critical pedagogy in the EFL context,unraveling how it works as a way of"doing"in second language(L2)teaching and learning,identifying the probable contexts of critical pedagogy and the contesta tions surrounding critical pedagogy,aims to address the significance of implementing critical pedagogy as an effective way of re forming the ailing English education condition in China.展开更多
This paper discuss the significance of course design basing on the theory of some famous linguists like David Nunan and Xia Jimei. By the guadience of the principles of designing course, it aims to capture language te...This paper discuss the significance of course design basing on the theory of some famous linguists like David Nunan and Xia Jimei. By the guadience of the principles of designing course, it aims to capture language teachers' attention on the significance of studying course design and offer some hints on how to apply the course design in foreign language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
Learner Autonomy has been a hot topic in foreign language learning and teaching since 1960s,especially in relation to life-long skills.As the globalization develops,intercultural communication becomes more and more si...Learner Autonomy has been a hot topic in foreign language learning and teaching since 1960s,especially in relation to life-long skills.As the globalization develops,intercultural communication becomes more and more significant for college students.This essay attempts to explore main approaches to cultivate and improve students' autonomous learning ability and intercultural communication competence in foreign language teaching.展开更多
Besides the sessions of teaching and learning in language learning activities, language attrition, as the concomitant product of language acquisition, exerts significant impact on language teaching, especially on fore...Besides the sessions of teaching and learning in language learning activities, language attrition, as the concomitant product of language acquisition, exerts significant impact on language teaching, especially on foreign language teaching. By exploring this phenomenon, some effective ways against language attrition can be found in order to maximize foreign language teaching. This paper is about to illustrate the relevant theories from scholars at home and abroad, and providing some ways to help foreign language learners maintain the language proficiency.展开更多
Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching Approach is an effective way of foreign language teaching and suggested to be adopted to promote foreign language teaching in China.This article mainly focuses on introducing In...Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching Approach is an effective way of foreign language teaching and suggested to be adopted to promote foreign language teaching in China.This article mainly focuses on introducing Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching Approach including its signif icance and contents.展开更多
The results of a great deal of research have suggested that language learning strategies can be taught and that instructing learning strategies and integrating them into regular instruction can greatly facilitate the ...The results of a great deal of research have suggested that language learning strategies can be taught and that instructing learning strategies and integrating them into regular instruction can greatly facilitate the learning of a second/foreign language.The aim of this article is to draw the readers' attention to strategic teaching that should be introduced in the foreign language classroom in order to meet the demands of contemporary language education. In particular, it points to the necessity that teachers should change their attitudes towards the roles they play in the classroom to become truly responsible for their learning.展开更多
It is an important task for foreign language teaching in the new era to cultivate students’sensitivity to cultural differences,shorten cultural distance and develop intercultural communication competence.Culture is d...It is an important task for foreign language teaching in the new era to cultivate students’sensitivity to cultural differences,shorten cultural distance and develop intercultural communication competence.Culture is dynamic,and the form of culture is related to a certain historical period.In cross-cultural communication,only by understanding and respecting each other’s culture can misunderstandings and conflicts be avoided.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
It is based on multimodal discourse theory,with the help of a questionnaire survey,to study the multimodal choice of online courses and its dominant factors under the condition of virtual technology.It puts forward ta...It is based on multimodal discourse theory,with the help of a questionnaire survey,to study the multimodal choice of online courses and its dominant factors under the condition of virtual technology.It puts forward targeted implementation suggestions for online teaching and providings references for the rapid deployment and implementation of online teaching in domestic colleges and universities.展开更多
This review involved 234 theoretical research papers chosen from 13783 theses of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in China's Mainland during the period 2009-2018.Theoretical research mainly includes...This review involved 234 theoretical research papers chosen from 13783 theses of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in China's Mainland during the period 2009-2018.Theoretical research mainly includes two parts,theoretical analysis and theoretical application.The theoretical analysis and summary did not touch the core of the basic theory,and the macro height and depth were insufficient.Theoretical application rarely applied theories of this subject,mostly borrowed theories of other subjects to conduct experiments.There are more questions.The problems lead to doubt about the reliability of the thesis conclusion.For this reason,this review concludes with recommendations for Chinese researchers.展开更多
Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
本文评介语言学家Guy Cook的Translation in Language Teaching:An argument for reassessment。该书于2010年在牛津大学出版社出版后引起了外语教学界的重视。本书梳理了各派外语教学法中翻译的使用情况和理论地位,以史实为基础探讨了...本文评介语言学家Guy Cook的Translation in Language Teaching:An argument for reassessment。该书于2010年在牛津大学出版社出版后引起了外语教学界的重视。本书梳理了各派外语教学法中翻译的使用情况和理论地位,以史实为基础探讨了翻译在当代外语教学法中饱受诟病的原因,并指出翻译应作为外语教学和测试的手段。评介说明外语教学应使用翻译手段,但其具体使用方式还有待探讨。展开更多
Based on Brown &Levinson's Face Threatening Acts and Geert Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions,this study is an analysis of Chinese college students' face needs in EFL class.In this study,the subjects are 1...Based on Brown &Levinson's Face Threatening Acts and Geert Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions,this study is an analysis of Chinese college students' face needs in EFL class.In this study,the subjects are 116 freshmen,non-English majors.Selecting totally 60 students from them and dividing them into two groups according to their scores of College English Entrance Examination.The collected data from questionnaire are analyzed by statistical software SPSS16.0 version.The major findings from the analysis include the following:1) high-scored students and low-scored students have similar positive face needs;2) Weight of imposition,group tendency and uncertainty avoidance are used to exam students' negative face needs.According to the data in SPSS16.0,there is a difference between the two groups in terms of the weight of imposition.But the Independent-Samples T test of Sum of Questionnaire indicates that there is no distinct difference in the negative face needs between the two groups.展开更多
Language is closely related to culture. Whenever you teach a language, you also teach a complex system of culture. Additionally, cultural knowledge facilitates language learning. The Language-Culture Connection princi...Language is closely related to culture. Whenever you teach a language, you also teach a complex system of culture. Additionally, cultural knowledge facilitates language learning. The Language-Culture Connection principle is about the complex interconnection of language and culture. This research paper focuses on the reasons why it is important to understand something about the culture to learn a language, and on ways to help students learn the culture of the language they are learning.展开更多
Linguistics studies the origin,growth,organization,nature and development of language.Linguistics is widely used in Foreign language teaching,as teachers,they need linguistics theories to help them to teach language e...Linguistics studies the origin,growth,organization,nature and development of language.Linguistics is widely used in Foreign language teaching,as teachers,they need linguistics theories to help them to teach language effectively.Therefore,linguistics has an important directive significance on foreign language teaching.展开更多
Language and gender are always the focus in the field of foreign language teaching since modern times.In the 1970s,after the occurrence of women status and language theory model proposed by Lakoff,the research on the ...Language and gender are always the focus in the field of foreign language teaching since modern times.In the 1970s,after the occurrence of women status and language theory model proposed by Lakoff,the research on the field of language gender difference begin to develop prosperously and present in a multilevel and interdisciplinary way.Since then,the research on the field of gender and language gradually expand into the teaching area especially in foreign language teaching.And gender has also become an significant variable in the field.This paper aims to find out the reason why gender inequality occurs in foreign language teaching.To understand the factors causing this tendency,a questionnaire is also designed to find out teachers'perception of the relevant gender issues in the foreign language classroom and of their own gender-differentiated treatment of boys and girls.The following three questions are to be explored in the research.(1)In what way do teachers give boys or girls more attention,more opportunities to participate in the English class?(2)What role do teachers'gender-specific practice play in students'language learning?(3)Girls have better command of English because they are better bestowed than boys or because they are expected to.It is believed that teachers are reliable agent in foreign language teaching,if equipped with proper gender equity training.Attempts should be made by some parties such as Education Department,normal universities,to tackle this problem as to offer both boys and girls an optimal foreign language learning experience.展开更多
文摘This article intends to demonstrate the principles for dictionary compilation.To summarize,general rules are to be followed.At the same time,this article probes into the differences of Chinese to Chinese dictionary,Chinese to foreign language dictionary,dictionaries for the preparation of certain exams,learner’s dictionaries for reviewing errors,dictionaries with multimedia and dictionaries built via the Internet..In all,one of the key factors for dictionary compilation is the professionalism of editors and writers.The training of the people involved is vital,which would contribute to setting up a better order of the market.Acknowledgements should also be given to achievements in dictionary compilation.Revisions and polishing are required to improve the dictionaries on the market that have already won the acclaim so as to put their influence to the best display.
文摘In recent years, Chinese language and culture shows its amazing charm in the world and is strongly attracting foreign students to study in China. In order to meet the various needs of students, many universities set up long-term classes, various Chinese learning classes, short-term assault strengthen experience classes and interest classes, etc. With groups of students continue to expand, is the teaching of foreign language study becomes more and more important. The Chinese song conversion method can and should serve as an assistant for teaching Chinese as a foreign language.
文摘In the field of second language acquisition(SLA),weight has been increasingly attached to the role that a problem-pos ing model of education plays in English as second/foreign language(ES/FL)teaching and learning.By exploring various concepts of the problem-posing approach,also known as critical pedagogy,and its implications for English language teaching(ELT)in the Chinese postsecondary EFL context,the paper makes a tentative attempt to acknowledge the future directions of implementing critical pedagogy in the EFL context.Therefore,the paper is inspired by the ever-increasing popularity of the critical pedagogical approach in the ESL context.The application of critical orientation in language education derives from critical theories of the Frankfurt School,which centers on Marxist societal beliefs of struggling against social inequalities.With the concept of critical pedagogy drawing increasing attention from language educators and teachers alike in English-speaking countries;non-native English teachers who teach in the EFL context has also begun to focus their attention on the educational philosophy as a means to help transform traditional oppressed status of the Chinese EFL learners.From this perspective,this paper,by investigating the multi-dimensional implied meanings of implementing critical pedagogy in the EFL context,unraveling how it works as a way of"doing"in second language(L2)teaching and learning,identifying the probable contexts of critical pedagogy and the contesta tions surrounding critical pedagogy,aims to address the significance of implementing critical pedagogy as an effective way of re forming the ailing English education condition in China.
文摘This paper discuss the significance of course design basing on the theory of some famous linguists like David Nunan and Xia Jimei. By the guadience of the principles of designing course, it aims to capture language teachers' attention on the significance of studying course design and offer some hints on how to apply the course design in foreign language
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Learner Autonomy has been a hot topic in foreign language learning and teaching since 1960s,especially in relation to life-long skills.As the globalization develops,intercultural communication becomes more and more significant for college students.This essay attempts to explore main approaches to cultivate and improve students' autonomous learning ability and intercultural communication competence in foreign language teaching.
文摘Besides the sessions of teaching and learning in language learning activities, language attrition, as the concomitant product of language acquisition, exerts significant impact on language teaching, especially on foreign language teaching. By exploring this phenomenon, some effective ways against language attrition can be found in order to maximize foreign language teaching. This paper is about to illustrate the relevant theories from scholars at home and abroad, and providing some ways to help foreign language learners maintain the language proficiency.
文摘Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching Approach is an effective way of foreign language teaching and suggested to be adopted to promote foreign language teaching in China.This article mainly focuses on introducing Intercultural Foreign Language Teaching Approach including its signif icance and contents.
文摘The results of a great deal of research have suggested that language learning strategies can be taught and that instructing learning strategies and integrating them into regular instruction can greatly facilitate the learning of a second/foreign language.The aim of this article is to draw the readers' attention to strategic teaching that should be introduced in the foreign language classroom in order to meet the demands of contemporary language education. In particular, it points to the necessity that teachers should change their attitudes towards the roles they play in the classroom to become truly responsible for their learning.
文摘It is an important task for foreign language teaching in the new era to cultivate students’sensitivity to cultural differences,shorten cultural distance and develop intercultural communication competence.Culture is dynamic,and the form of culture is related to a certain historical period.In cross-cultural communication,only by understanding and respecting each other’s culture can misunderstandings and conflicts be avoided.
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It is based on multimodal discourse theory,with the help of a questionnaire survey,to study the multimodal choice of online courses and its dominant factors under the condition of virtual technology.It puts forward targeted implementation suggestions for online teaching and providings references for the rapid deployment and implementation of online teaching in domestic colleges and universities.
文摘This review involved 234 theoretical research papers chosen from 13783 theses of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in China's Mainland during the period 2009-2018.Theoretical research mainly includes two parts,theoretical analysis and theoretical application.The theoretical analysis and summary did not touch the core of the basic theory,and the macro height and depth were insufficient.Theoretical application rarely applied theories of this subject,mostly borrowed theories of other subjects to conduct experiments.There are more questions.The problems lead to doubt about the reliability of the thesis conclusion.For this reason,this review concludes with recommendations for Chinese researchers.
文摘Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
文摘本文评介语言学家Guy Cook的Translation in Language Teaching:An argument for reassessment。该书于2010年在牛津大学出版社出版后引起了外语教学界的重视。本书梳理了各派外语教学法中翻译的使用情况和理论地位,以史实为基础探讨了翻译在当代外语教学法中饱受诟病的原因,并指出翻译应作为外语教学和测试的手段。评介说明外语教学应使用翻译手段,但其具体使用方式还有待探讨。
文摘Based on Brown &Levinson's Face Threatening Acts and Geert Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions,this study is an analysis of Chinese college students' face needs in EFL class.In this study,the subjects are 116 freshmen,non-English majors.Selecting totally 60 students from them and dividing them into two groups according to their scores of College English Entrance Examination.The collected data from questionnaire are analyzed by statistical software SPSS16.0 version.The major findings from the analysis include the following:1) high-scored students and low-scored students have similar positive face needs;2) Weight of imposition,group tendency and uncertainty avoidance are used to exam students' negative face needs.According to the data in SPSS16.0,there is a difference between the two groups in terms of the weight of imposition.But the Independent-Samples T test of Sum of Questionnaire indicates that there is no distinct difference in the negative face needs between the two groups.
文摘Language is closely related to culture. Whenever you teach a language, you also teach a complex system of culture. Additionally, cultural knowledge facilitates language learning. The Language-Culture Connection principle is about the complex interconnection of language and culture. This research paper focuses on the reasons why it is important to understand something about the culture to learn a language, and on ways to help students learn the culture of the language they are learning.
文摘Linguistics studies the origin,growth,organization,nature and development of language.Linguistics is widely used in Foreign language teaching,as teachers,they need linguistics theories to help them to teach language effectively.Therefore,linguistics has an important directive significance on foreign language teaching.
文摘Language and gender are always the focus in the field of foreign language teaching since modern times.In the 1970s,after the occurrence of women status and language theory model proposed by Lakoff,the research on the field of language gender difference begin to develop prosperously and present in a multilevel and interdisciplinary way.Since then,the research on the field of gender and language gradually expand into the teaching area especially in foreign language teaching.And gender has also become an significant variable in the field.This paper aims to find out the reason why gender inequality occurs in foreign language teaching.To understand the factors causing this tendency,a questionnaire is also designed to find out teachers'perception of the relevant gender issues in the foreign language classroom and of their own gender-differentiated treatment of boys and girls.The following three questions are to be explored in the research.(1)In what way do teachers give boys or girls more attention,more opportunities to participate in the English class?(2)What role do teachers'gender-specific practice play in students'language learning?(3)Girls have better command of English because they are better bestowed than boys or because they are expected to.It is believed that teachers are reliable agent in foreign language teaching,if equipped with proper gender equity training.Attempts should be made by some parties such as Education Department,normal universities,to tackle this problem as to offer both boys and girls an optimal foreign language learning experience.
