On the Reform of Traditional Chunk Approach: From the Perspective of Language Awareness

Traditional approach to teaching chunks has been found to have numerous defects insomuch as it ignores cultivating the learners’ cross-cultural language awareness. This paper makes an attempt to propose a revised model of chunk approach based on language awareness theory. It is hoped the new mode of chunk approach will enhance the practice of tertiary English teaching in China.

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