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Frontiers in Educational Research, 2023, 6(3); doi: 10.25236/FER.2023.060301.

Teaching “Simile” for EFL Learners Based on the Method of Text-based Language Teaching

Author(s)

Shuai Song

Corresponding Author:
Shuai Song
Affiliation(s)

School of Foreign Languages, Xianda College of Economics and Humanities, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, 200083, China

Abstract

The method of Text-based Language Teaching centers on texts, which can present diverse forms and highlight authentic texts, so it is frequently used as the guidance for language teaching for EFL learners. However, many teachers fail to effectively employ this method in the practical classroom. Hence, this paper aims to explore how to implement effective teaching of “Simile” in a lesson for one specific group of EFL learners in the classroom based on the method of Text-based Language Teaching. Apart from language features in two authentic written texts, the appropriateness and interestingness of both texts for EFL learners will be mainly investigated. It can be concluded that both chosen texts in this lesson possess theoretical rationale and practical value for EFL learners, thus effectively realizing the research purpose to a large extent. Although Text-based Language Teaching seems to be traditional, teachers should select some proper and interesting texts and apply them into teaching in a productive and innovative way. More importantly, this method combined with other useful teaching methods can work more effectively.

Keywords

Simile; EFL Learners; Text-based Language Teaching

Cite This Paper

Shuai Song. Teaching “Simile” for EFL Learners Based on the Method of Text-based Language Teaching. Frontiers in Educational Research (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 3: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2023.060301.

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