Chapter One Basic Concepts and Theories in English Teaching 1
1.1 An Overview of the Book 1
1.2 Basic Concepts in English Teaching and Learning 3
1.3 Theories of Language 8
1.4 Theories of Language Learning 11
1.5 What Is a Good Language Teacher like？ 17
1.6 Summary 24
Chapter Two Approaches and Methods in English Teaching 27
2.1 Approach and Method 28
2.2 A Brief Introduction to the History of Language Teaching 30
2.3 Major Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching 36
2.4 Post-method Era 63
2.5 Summary 68
Chapter Three National English Curriculum 72
3.1 Curriculum and Syllabus 72
3.2 National English Curriculum 2001 74
3.3 National English Curriculum 2011 88
3.4 Challenges Facing English Teachers 94
3.5 Summary 97
Chapter Four Lesson Planning 99
4.1 Basic Concepts of Lesson Planning 99
4.2 Principles of Lesson Planning 111
4.3 Components of a Lesson Plan 118
4.4 Two Major Teaching Models 131
4.5 Sample Lesson Plan Analysis 147
4.6 Summary 179
Appendix 1 英语教师专业发展标准 182
Appendix 2 《九年制义务教育英语课程标准》（2001版）课程理念 191
Appendix 3 《义务教育英语课程标准》（2011版）课程理念 193