Understanding Foreign Language Education at BFSU

Authors

Zhou Yan

Publication Date

2004-01-01

Abstract

The paper shows that the students at Beijing Foreign studies University (BFSU) are from various parts of the country with uneven exposure to and different training in English. They have to go through a period of adjustment: learning new materials, new ways of language learning as well as of unlearning certain learning habits gotten from their high schools. It is pointed out that language learning does not only mean mastering linguistic rules or structures but also understanding culture of the target language. In order to do this many things are required: motivation, willingness to do rote learning and monotonous drills of basic structures, perseverance in practising newly acquired language skills, and psychological strength without feeling intimidated by error corrections by teachers or laughter by peers. As for teachers, they should try to create a supportive language learning environment rater than trying to correct one or two errors. Activities to promote communication or language interaction among students are considered essential.

First Page

60

Last Page

67

Recommended Citation

Yan, Zhou (2004) "Understanding Foreign Language Education at BFSU," Manusya, Journal of Humanities: Vol. 7: No. 7, Article 6.
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/manusya/vol7/iss7/6