A Way Out for EFL Education at the Tertiary Level under the Context of Internet Plus

Abstract

The application of modern information technology in College English teaching not only makes the teaching methods modernized, diversified and convenient, but also transform its teaching ideas, teaching modes and learning conditions. This paper analyzes the major challenges in teaching and learning faced by EFL education at the tertiary level under the background of internet plus foreign language education, including decline of college students’ motivation and engagement in English learning, transition problems from online learning to offline learning, and teachers’ lack of information technology competence. To address the above listed challenges, this paper puts forward corresponding solutions to better meet the requirements of the “Internet plus” era.