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Frontiers in Educational Research, 2023, 6(18); doi: 10.25236/FER.2023.061809.

Research and Practice of Telling Chinese Stories in English in College English Teaching

Author(s)

Dan Li, Lijun Yuan

Corresponding Author:
Dan Li
Affiliation(s)

English Department, Liaoning University of Science and Technology, Benxi, China

Abstract

This paper probes into the application and practice of "telling Chinese stories well in English" in college English teaching. First, it introduces the importance and value of Chinese stories, and why Chinese stories should be emphasized in English teaching. Second, it puts forward some effective teaching methods and strategies, such as using multimedia resources, organizing lectures and seminars, holding group discussions, etc., to help students better understand and express Chinese stories. Then, it discusses the role and responsibility of teachers in the teaching process, such as stimulating students' interest, providing relevant background knowledge, guiding students to think and discuss. Finally, some possible challenges and solutions are summarized, such as language barriers and cultural differences. Through reasonable application and practice, it can help students better understand and spread Chinese culture, improve their language ability and cross-cultural communication ability.

Keywords

Tell Chinese Stories in English, Intercultural Communication Competence, Teaching Strategies and Methods, Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers

Cite This Paper

Dan Li, Lijun Yuan. Research and Practice of Telling Chinese Stories in English in College English Teaching. Frontiers in Educational Research (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 18: 47-52. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2023.061809.

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