Abstract: Spoken language is the basic form of a language. As far as a language’s origin, development and application are concerned, spoken language should be given priority to. However, most of the English major’s oral communication competence is poor, because they have various kinds of difficulties. This paper aims to set forth the principals and means of English oral communication and investigate communication barriers in English oral communication. In this way, the reasons and countermeasures of oral communication barriers will be found to help English learners to overcome difficulties in spoken language communication, so that they will improve the level of spoken language competence.

Key words: oral communication; barriers; countermeasures

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review and Theoretical Framework1

  2.1 Features of English Oral Communication 

  2.2 Definition and Principal of Oral Communication

3.Research on Oral Communication Barriers.5

  3.1 Definition of Oral Communication Barriers

  3.2 Presentation of Oral Communication Barriers

  3.3 Reasons of Oral Communication Barriers

      3.3.1 Psychological Fear 

      3.3.2 Lacking of Learning Motivation

      3.3.3 Language Atmosphere

      3.3.4 Pragmatic Failure in Cross-Culture Communication 

4.Countermeasures.7

  4.1 Building Confidence 

  4.2 Strengthening Learning Motivation

  4.3 Imitating

  4.4 Developing Cross-Culture Awareness

5.Conclusion.10

Bibliography.11