An Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Current English Teaching Methods Based on the VAK Theory
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The VAK theory; Teaching method; Writing; Listening; Speaking.Abstract
The effectiveness of English education in Chinese secondary schools is a very important subject, but it has not been fully recognized. In this paper, the VAK theory is adopted and the teaching method of Chinese middle schools can be effectively helped from three aspects: listening, speaking, and writing. This article focuses on a number of studies that demonstrate the positive effects of vak theory on improving students' English learning ability. Students' writing ability can be improved through VAK theory, and their writing scores improved through the implementation of the VAK theory. The VAK theory can also improve students' English listening ability, and kinesthetic models can improve students' story listening ability. The vak theory can also help students improve their oral English effectively. This article puts forward some suggestions to improve listening, speaking, and writing abilities. Students can improve their writing ability by accumulating vocabulary, sorting out and mastering English grammar, and exercising their ability to expand their thinking. Downloading listening materials, listening to English news, and watching English TV series in spare time can improve English listening level. Students can improve their spoken English by imitation. Students should be bold in using English. Students can also record themselves speaking English and listen to the tape to find out the questions.
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