Phonics Approach in English Teaching in China from 2011 to 2020

Abstract

Phonics has been regarded as an effective method to help primary English learners to understand the relationship between English alphabetic writing and their sound patterns. In this research, the writers searched the website at www.cnki.net, collected 113 academic articles relevant to the teaching practice of using phonics approach to teach English learners in China during 2011-2020. Through data analysis, it is found that since 2005, phonics approach has gained great popularity in English teaching practice in China, especially in primary English teaching. Phonics approach can help to improve students vocabulary and pronunciation greatly. It is also found that there is no uniform process of teaching Phonics among English teachers.