On the Fundamental Features of English Classroom Teaching

Classroom teaching has currently become the essential part of English teaching.The under- standing of the fundamental features of English classroom teaching consists of the important section of English classroom teaching perspective.On the basis of literature review of the understanding of di- fferent scholars both from China and from abroad,the present paper focuses on explorin~ the follow- ing eight fundamental features of English classroom teaching:1.Language input,intake and output in the classroom;2.The relationship between teaching theory and practice;3.Dynamic and ecological system of classroom teaching;4.Teachers' roles and responsibilities;5.Students' roles and responsi- bilities;6.Cooperative relationship between teacher and students;7.Contextual factors of classroom teaching;8.Purposes,planning and flexibility of classroom teaching.The exploration into the fea- tures of English classroom teaching will help teachers to better understand the characteristics of Eng- lish classroom teaching,to improve the quality and efficiency of classroom teaching,and to provide English classroom teaching in China with theoretical supports.