期刊名称：Lapis Lazuli : an International Literary Journal
电子版ISSN：2249-4529
出版年度：2017
卷号：7
期号：2
页码：95
出版社：Pinter Society of India
摘要：When Francis Bacon echoed this immortal quote in the 16th Century, little did one know that the edifice of language teaching even in the 21st century would be built on the four pillars of the skills mentioned in the above quote: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In fact, two more skills, namely grammar and vocabulary have, ever since, come to enjoy a prominent place across universities teaching English Language Skills. The need for innovation, interaction and experimentation arises from the fact that the language class today is different from that of the mid to late 20th century. Technology has evolved and computers have become an indispensable tool of teaching and learning. It is time to audit the role of both-traditional and modern teaching methods in fulfilling the task to satiate the needs of the learners. It also brings into question the teaching methodology while transacting language beyond the realms of mundane grammar exercises and essay writing techniques. It is time to reinvent, rejuvenate and reassess the pre-existing system of teaching language as isolated, compartmentalized skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking Listening, Vocabulary and Grammar and to address these skills collectively and innovatively by breathing in a new life into the methodology. Current emerging trends clearly indicate that language learning is no longer restricted to its ability to help you acquire extra ordinary skills for work, citizenship and self-actualization. It fulfills a larger role of enabling learners to gain competence in English which will enable him/her to hold the master key to success in the contemporary world.
