In globalization era, digital broadcast gradually takes place of traditional communication ,while information circulate fast and popularly through the major language : English. It is no doubt that English has become the “tool” of communication and search beyond its conventional outlooks. Owing to the widely usage of Internet, which displays front-page mainly by English; therefore, it functions as both communicate and search at the same time.
Among the modern used languages, Chinese, English, Spanish, French are most popular in developed countries. Since student’s mother tongue is Chinese, they must focus on learning English as their priority in order to stay up-to-date. For the purpose of keeping up with the pace of globalization, students should master English which can reduce the distance between nations, strengthen the linkages among people, figure out other person’s thinking patterns, even improve the abilities of social interaction. In addition, students should learn second foreign languages such as Japanese, Spanish and French.
Li-chih High School is well prepared for forging the environment of learning English with equipment of various GEPT test materials. We have asynchronous learning online platform which enables students to learn English information through remote computers at anywhere in anytime. These facilities allow students to log in the particular websites to practice GEPT questions and consolidate their listening, speaking, reading, and writing, four skills of English abilities. As for teachers’ profession domain, teachers are required to possess needy computer skills and techniques. However, with the combination of computer techniques and English learning skills, digital information data bank, encouraging students to overcome learning barrels, gradually improving teaching methods. Thus, learning English has become not only full of interest but also parts of life.
Moreover, we have established a real English-used surroundings by both teachers and students increasingly devote themselves to take part in the GEPT test. Deepen and intensify “Campus English”, which is also an important part of school’s eight nuclear abilities of Li-chih culture. Furthermore, the publish of “Li-chih Youths” is the obvious indication of updating Li-chih English culture.
Finally, I would like to urge all students to use English as a tool frequently, even try to project your own life goals by using English. It is no doubt that every project has its obstacles during the process; but, only if students practice the program from time to time, they will gain the profits. In general, learning English with no hesitation will bring different thinking patterns and innovations.