Application of CLT in Chinese Out-School English Tutoring Classes-Taking Skyedu as an Example

Qiqi Zhong

doi:10.54097/ehss.v23i.12755

Authors

Qiqi Zhong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ehss.v23i.12755

Keywords:

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), English Teaching Method, After-School English Tutoring Classes.

Abstract

This study is mainly discussing the significance of using Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), the reason for applying CLT in the out-school English tutoring classes in China, and the analysis of its effectiveness. Teacher-centered is still the mainstream of English teaching in China nowadays, which may decrease students’ language learning autonomy, willingness, and motivation. In this case, turning from teacher-centered to student-centered is necessary and unavoidable. From some important previous research, CLT might be more suitable for Chinese students acquiring a second language effectively. Though it may not work in public schools, it could be useful in certain educational organizations. Therefore, this study also illustrates the possibility and feasibility to apply CLT in Skyedu, an educational organization. The result of the study demonstrated that it would be possible and practical to invite students joining in a CLT classroom in Skyedu.

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