In order to train English talents better, in the process of English teaching in higher vocational colleges, it is necessary to reform its teaching mode constantly so as to promote the quality of English teaching. However, according to the analysis of big data, in the current situation, there are still many problems in English teaching in China, so we should make full use of the advantages of four-dimensional teaching method to improve the current difficulties in English teaching. Therefore, this article is mainly to explore four-dimensional teaching methods based on the current problems in English teaching of higher vocational education, and with a view to providing reference for the follow-up English teaching.