The paper starts with introducing the definition of drama. Then, many drama techniques are introduced. Next, Advantages of using drama techniques are discussed. Nonetheless, some problems in using drama in ESL/EFL are...The paper starts with introducing the definition of drama. Then, many drama techniques are introduced. Next, Advantages of using drama techniques are discussed. Nonetheless, some problems in using drama in ESL/EFL are pointed out. The paper concludes that drama offers a useful educational tool to support communicative language teaching for EFL/ESL learners.展开更多
This paper analyzes the characteristics of the IELTS Speaking Test against the requirements for effective testing in Bachman and Palmer's(1996) test usefulness framework, which include the six qualities of reliabi...This paper analyzes the characteristics of the IELTS Speaking Test against the requirements for effective testing in Bachman and Palmer's(1996) test usefulness framework, which include the six qualities of reliability, validity, authenticity, interactiveness, practicality and impact. In particular, it examines the test on criteria including fluency and coherence; lexical resource;grammatical range and accuracy; and pronunciation(IETLS official website). It includes a judgment about its value.展开更多
There is a hot debate in linguistics and second language acquisition over the extent to which the ability to acquire a second language is naturally connected with age.This article explores whether one's age at whi...There is a hot debate in linguistics and second language acquisition over the extent to which the ability to acquire a second language is naturally connected with age.This article explores whether one's age at which he begins to learn a second language is a contributing factor in his accent.With contrastive analysis,the article comes to the conclusion that it is rare for late learners to have a native-like accent.展开更多
Through a review of the literature,it appears that input is key factor in Second Language Acquisition(SLA).However,a great number of evidence indicates that input alone is not sufficient for SLA.Output and interaction...Through a review of the literature,it appears that input is key factor in Second Language Acquisition(SLA).However,a great number of evidence indicates that input alone is not sufficient for SLA.Output and interaction are both have a great influence on L2 acquisition.Therefore,input,output and interaction should be linked together in order that second language learners can maximize their potential to acquire the target language.展开更多
This paper is to explore the validity of group work in improving Chinese learners’English-speaking skills.It starts with briefly investigating the current situations concerning the teaching of conversational English ...This paper is to explore the validity of group work in improving Chinese learners’English-speaking skills.It starts with briefly investigating the current situations concerning the teaching of conversational English in Chinese context.Then a literature review about group work is presented.Finally,a great deal of tentative advice on how to implement group work activities in a spo⁃ken class will be recommended to Chinese EFL teachers.展开更多
This paper will focus on how role play activity improves Chinese learners English speaking skills.It starts by shortly in⁃troducing the challenges of oral English teaching in China.Then the definition of role play wil...This paper will focus on how role play activity improves Chinese learners English speaking skills.It starts by shortly in⁃troducing the challenges of oral English teaching in China.Then the definition of role play will be demonstrated.Next,a literature review regarding role play teaching in China will be shown.Furthermore,some wise advice and implication about how to organize and implement role play activity in a Chinese class will be discussed.Ultimately,the conclusion will sum up the main points of this paper.展开更多
This paper will explore some efficient methods of teaching oral English in China’s classrooms.Three case studies will be illustrated to show some problems in the classroom when the Chinese learner meets western pedag...This paper will explore some efficient methods of teaching oral English in China’s classrooms.Three case studies will be illustrated to show some problems in the classroom when the Chinese learner meets western pedagogy.This paper will put for⁃ward some proposals to solve the cultural problems in Chinese EFL classroom.展开更多
文摘The paper starts with introducing the definition of drama. Then, many drama techniques are introduced. Next, Advantages of using drama techniques are discussed. Nonetheless, some problems in using drama in ESL/EFL are pointed out. The paper concludes that drama offers a useful educational tool to support communicative language teaching for EFL/ESL learners.
文摘This paper analyzes the characteristics of the IELTS Speaking Test against the requirements for effective testing in Bachman and Palmer's(1996) test usefulness framework, which include the six qualities of reliability, validity, authenticity, interactiveness, practicality and impact. In particular, it examines the test on criteria including fluency and coherence; lexical resource;grammatical range and accuracy; and pronunciation(IETLS official website). It includes a judgment about its value.
文摘There is a hot debate in linguistics and second language acquisition over the extent to which the ability to acquire a second language is naturally connected with age.This article explores whether one's age at which he begins to learn a second language is a contributing factor in his accent.With contrastive analysis,the article comes to the conclusion that it is rare for late learners to have a native-like accent.
文摘Through a review of the literature,it appears that input is key factor in Second Language Acquisition(SLA).However,a great number of evidence indicates that input alone is not sufficient for SLA.Output and interaction are both have a great influence on L2 acquisition.Therefore,input,output and interaction should be linked together in order that second language learners can maximize their potential to acquire the target language.
文摘This paper is to explore the validity of group work in improving Chinese learners’English-speaking skills.It starts with briefly investigating the current situations concerning the teaching of conversational English in Chinese context.Then a literature review about group work is presented.Finally,a great deal of tentative advice on how to implement group work activities in a spo⁃ken class will be recommended to Chinese EFL teachers.
文摘This paper will focus on how role play activity improves Chinese learners English speaking skills.It starts by shortly in⁃troducing the challenges of oral English teaching in China.Then the definition of role play will be demonstrated.Next,a literature review regarding role play teaching in China will be shown.Furthermore,some wise advice and implication about how to organize and implement role play activity in a Chinese class will be discussed.Ultimately,the conclusion will sum up the main points of this paper.
文摘This paper will explore some efficient methods of teaching oral English in China’s classrooms.Three case studies will be illustrated to show some problems in the classroom when the Chinese learner meets western pedagogy.This paper will put for⁃ward some proposals to solve the cultural problems in Chinese EFL classroom.
