Is a Communicative Approach Practical for Teaching English in China? Pros and Cons.

Anderson, Jan

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ERIC Number: EJ477752

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Publication Date: 1993

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Is a Communicative Approach Practical for Teaching English in China? Pros and Cons.

Anderson, Jan

System, v21 n4 p471-80 Nov 1993

The reasons for teaching/learning English in China are examined, followed by a delineation of the obstacles to be overcome and an explanation of the advantages of using a communicative approach. Experiences of foreign teachers in the classroom and Chinese educators' attitudes are discussed. (21 references) (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Context, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Learning Motivation, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Motivation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China

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