Causes for Ineffective College English Teaching and Relevant Countermeasures

Changyu Li,Lijuan Li

doi:10.5539/ies.v2n2p113

Abstract

Through a questionnaire and a survey, the paper analyses the present College English teaching and the contributing factors for the ineffective College English teaching. Based on the analysis, the paper suggests four countermeasures to improve College English teaching quality. According to this paper, only when teachers and educational workers continue to learn modern foreign language teaching theory, reform teaching methods and patterns, instruct students in adjusting learning strategies, train students’ intercultural communication competence, and enhance the construction of College English course, can we improve the teaching effect and students’ practical English competence.

Highlights

To promote College English course teaching reform and relevant research, and train students’ practical English competence are always important subjects for College English educational workers and teachers
The College English Curriculum Requirements regulate: “The new model should be built on modern information technology, network technology, so that English language teaching will be free from the constraints of time or place and geared towards students' individualized and autonomous learning
College English teaching usually emphasizes on imparting language knowledge and language skills but neglect the cultivation of English application ability

Summary

Introduction

To promote College English course teaching reform and relevant research, and train students’ practical English competence are always important subjects for College English educational workers and teachers. CET 4, CET 6, and PRETCO (Practical English Test for Colleges) impact the reform of teaching contents, teaching approaches, and teaching methods, and students’ learning strategies, learning attitudes, and learning interests to a great degree, neglecting to train students’ speaking skill.

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