Abstract
Existing studies mainly focus on the teaching strategies of College English from the perspective of instructors. Current College English reform also emphases on following well-accepted principles, such as learner-centered and task-based teaching. However, various purposes and needs of studying College English, the suitable teaching strategies are little investigated and interpreted. This study conducted depth interviews with those non-English majors in two Chinese universities to identify their purposes of learning College English and accordingly their responses towards teaching strategies. The result of this study revealed that studying overseas for further education is one of the main purposes of studying English among non-English majors. Based on this aim, the reform on the curriculum and teaching strategies required to be considered and conducted.
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