ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2024.03.015
The Application of Thematic Task-based Active Learning in Business English Speaking Teaching
Jiahui Ji*, Weilan Cui, Hongqian Cheng
Qingdao City University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
*Corresponding author: Jiahui Ji
Published: April 29, 2024
Abstract
Teaching Business English Speaking involves more than just transferring knowledge; it requires immersing students in business environments and assigning them various tasks and topics that prompt them to explore and analyze issues. Every business theme context is an integral component of the overall business session and does not operate independently. The present study examines the attributes and instructional aims of the Oral Business English course, the theoretical underpinnings of the task-based teaching approach and self-directed learning, and the implementation of task-based teaching in the context of business English speaking, with a focus on various business themes. This study reveals that when teaching business English speaking, instructors use specific task-based teaching approaches based on various thematic contexts, analyze discourse texts related to relevant discourses, and heavily rely on interactive learning and activities to enhance learning. By doing so, instructors are able to emphasize students' active engagement and emotional responses to a greater extent. The focus of this paper is on the practical application value of the theme-based task-based independent learning theory for the Business English Speaking course.
Keyword
Task-based active learning, Theme, Business speaking
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How to cite this paper
The Application of Thematic Task-based Active Learning in Business English Speaking Teaching
How to cite this paper: Jiahui Ji, Weilan Cui, Hongqian Cheng. (2024). The Application of Thematic Task-based Active Learning in Business English Speaking Teaching.The Educational Review, USA, 8(3), 424-427.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2024.03.015