Teacher talk is of crucial significance to the ELT classroom.However,little research hasbeen carried out on teacher talk.This paper discusses the types of teacher talk,analyzes the vari-ous factors affecting teacher t...Teacher talk is of crucial significance to the ELT classroom.However,little research hasbeen carried out on teacher talk.This paper discusses the types of teacher talk,analyzes the vari-ous factors affecting teacher talk,and puts forward some suggestions to make teacher talk moreeffective and efficient.Teacher talk (TT) is of crucial significance for all classrooms,particularly the ELT class-room,because in the ELT classroom,language is not only the objective of the course,but also themedia to achieve the objective.Both the organization of the classroom and the process of acquisi-tion are achieved through TT.Whether an ELT class is successful or not depends to a large degreeon the effectiveness of TT.However,not many professionals in China have realized the impor-tance of TT.Little research has been carried out on TT.(Wang Yinquan,1999:54) The papercasts away a brick to attract jade.展开更多
IntroductionBlackboard drawings can be a source of motivation for many teaching and learning activities in theclassroom.Some middle school teachers have already recognised the usefulness of simple drawings intheir tea...IntroductionBlackboard drawings can be a source of motivation for many teaching and learning activities in theclassroom.Some middle school teachers have already recognised the usefulness of simple drawings intheir teaching,made use of them and achieved very satisfactory results.Blackboard drawings have three main advantages in English language teaching.They are convenient;they are easy for both teachers and students to sketch;they make the teaching more effective,communicative and interesting.In this paper we will look at these three advantages of blackboarddrawings in more detail,and suggest some possible ways of applying them to teaching.展开更多
Based on personal observation and students’ self-reports, this article studies the characteristics presented by students in answering questions. It is found that Chinese culture plays an important part in explaining ...Based on personal observation and students’ self-reports, this article studies the characteristics presented by students in answering questions. It is found that Chinese culture plays an important part in explaining their specific behaviors. Hence, in order to lessen the negative effect of it, the author offers her own suggestions.展开更多
This article discusses the application of theories in the field of learning strategies to ELT classroom in Chinese universities.By reviewing the literature of learning strategies,this article examines the possible con...This article discusses the application of theories in the field of learning strategies to ELT classroom in Chinese universities.By reviewing the literature of learning strategies,this article examines the possible connection between theories and the Chinese ELT classroom in specific,in which it focuses on the requirements of CET 4 examination.By doing so,this article tries to offer some suggestions that could be used in the classroom.展开更多
Teacher Talk is of crucial significance to the English Language Teaching （ELT） classroom. The success or failure of Foreign Language Teaching in the classroom to a large extent depends on the quantity and quality of...Teacher Talk is of crucial significance to the English Language Teaching （ELT） classroom. The success or failure of Foreign Language Teaching in the classroom to a large extent depends on the quantity and quality of Teacher Talk. This paper analyzes the various factors affecting Teacher Talk.展开更多
Teacher talk (TT for short) in China's ELT (English as Foreign Language Teaching) classroom teaching refers to the speech that the teacher uses to speak to students when the teacher undertakes teaching tasks and s...Teacher talk (TT for short) in China's ELT (English as Foreign Language Teaching) classroom teaching refers to the speech that the teacher uses to speak to students when the teacher undertakes teaching tasks and spread knowledge. This article will firstly introduce teacher talk briefly and then analyze some strategies with regard to TT with the ultimate purposes of illustrating how effective teacher talk contributes to the good relationship between teacher and students in ELT classroom.展开更多
文摘Teacher talk is of crucial significance to the ELT classroom.However,little research hasbeen carried out on teacher talk.This paper discusses the types of teacher talk,analyzes the vari-ous factors affecting teacher talk,and puts forward some suggestions to make teacher talk moreeffective and efficient.Teacher talk (TT) is of crucial significance for all classrooms,particularly the ELT class-room,because in the ELT classroom,language is not only the objective of the course,but also themedia to achieve the objective.Both the organization of the classroom and the process of acquisi-tion are achieved through TT.Whether an ELT class is successful or not depends to a large degreeon the effectiveness of TT.However,not many professionals in China have realized the impor-tance of TT.Little research has been carried out on TT.(Wang Yinquan,1999:54) The papercasts away a brick to attract jade.
文摘IntroductionBlackboard drawings can be a source of motivation for many teaching and learning activities in theclassroom.Some middle school teachers have already recognised the usefulness of simple drawings intheir teaching,made use of them and achieved very satisfactory results.Blackboard drawings have three main advantages in English language teaching.They are convenient;they are easy for both teachers and students to sketch;they make the teaching more effective,communicative and interesting.In this paper we will look at these three advantages of blackboarddrawings in more detail,and suggest some possible ways of applying them to teaching.
文摘Based on personal observation and students’ self-reports, this article studies the characteristics presented by students in answering questions. It is found that Chinese culture plays an important part in explaining their specific behaviors. Hence, in order to lessen the negative effect of it, the author offers her own suggestions.
文摘This article discusses the application of theories in the field of learning strategies to ELT classroom in Chinese universities.By reviewing the literature of learning strategies,this article examines the possible connection between theories and the Chinese ELT classroom in specific,in which it focuses on the requirements of CET 4 examination.By doing so,this article tries to offer some suggestions that could be used in the classroom.
文摘Teacher Talk is of crucial significance to the English Language Teaching （ELT） classroom. The success or failure of Foreign Language Teaching in the classroom to a large extent depends on the quantity and quality of Teacher Talk. This paper analyzes the various factors affecting Teacher Talk.
文摘Teacher talk (TT for short) in China's ELT (English as Foreign Language Teaching) classroom teaching refers to the speech that the teacher uses to speak to students when the teacher undertakes teaching tasks and spread knowledge. This article will firstly introduce teacher talk briefly and then analyze some strategies with regard to TT with the ultimate purposes of illustrating how effective teacher talk contributes to the good relationship between teacher and students in ELT classroom.
