Abstract

Based on the results of questionnaire and research, this paper analyzes some previous studies to solve the following problems: First, the teacher occupies more time than interactive time, students do not have enough time to speak English in class as well. Second, students learn oral English just by following tapes, resulting in lack of interest and poor learning effect.

Key words : Task - based Approach; Oral English teaching;  junior middle school English

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction1

1.1 Purpose and significance of the research.1

1.2 Structure of the paper2

2.Literature Review .2

2.1 The definition of TBA.2

2.2 Researches on TBA3

2.2.1 Researches on TBA abroad3

2.2.2 Researches on TBA at home6

3.Methodology8

3.1 Research materials8

3.1.1 Teaching material8

3.1.2 Research objects.8

3.2 Research methods and questions9

3.3 Research process.9

3.3.1 Questionnaire.9

3.3.2 Data collection.9

4.Findings and Discussion10

4.1 Data analysis10

4.2 Factors that hinder students' speaking in classroom.11

4.2.1 Character of oral English learners in junior middle school.11

4.2.2 Teacher's attitude.11

4.2.3 Teaching methods.12

4.3 Solutions.13

4.3.1 Teachers' role in oral activities13

4.3.2 Students' role in oral activities.14

5. Conclusion15

5.1 Suggestions for the future research.15

5.2 Limitations of the study16

Appendix17

References.24