Abstract: Leading-in, as an important part of English teaching class, is of great importance both to the teacher and the student. An excellent leading-in can connect the new knowledge to the old one, indicate the climax and ending part of the teaching procedure, and guide the thinking directions of the whole class. The research on the teaching methods and language styles of leading-in language has long been the hot topic in the world of academy. It is extremely vital to learn more about the comparison of leading-in between English and Chinese classes, which is a significant part of studying leading-in language. There exists lots of difference between the leading-in in English and Chinese classes, not only on the principles and methods, but also on the language features and styles. Comparing the leading-in language between English and Chinese classes, this article aims to provide some comparatively significant references to the teachers.

Key words: leading-in language, Chinese and English class, language style, comparison

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review and Theoretical Framework1

  2.1. Necessity and Functions of Leading-in Language

    2.1.1. Necessity of Leading-in Language

    2.1.2. Functions of Leading-in Language

  2.2. General Principles and Teaching Methods of Leading-in Language

    2.2.1. General Principles of Leading-in Language

    2.2.2. Teaching Methods of Leading-in Language

3. Comparison on the Teaching Methods of Leading-in Language 4

  3.1. Comparison on Using Background to Lead in the New Knowledge

  3.2. Comparison on Using Games to Lead in the New Knowledge

  3.3. Comparison on Using Pictures or Material Objects to Lead in the New Knowledge

  3.4. Comparison on Using Real Communication to Lead in the New Knowledge

4. Comparison on the Language styles of Leading-in Language 9

  4.1. Contrastive Analysis of the Common Styles

    4.1.1. Content-oriented Level

    4.1.2. Situation-oriented Level

    4.1.3. Interest-oriented Level

  4.2. Contrastive Analysis of the Different Styles

    4.2.1. Language Styles of Leading-in Language in Chinese Classes

    4.2.2. Language Styles of Leading-in Language in English Classes

5. Conclusion14

Bibliography 16

Acknowledgements17