A Discussion on the Application of Second Language Acquisition Theory in College English Teaching

Abstract

With the development of globalization, English has been widely used as a communication tool around the world. However, English education for college students faces many challenges due to the different backgrounds and cultural contexts of English teaching in different countries and regions. In order to better meet the needs of students and improve their English proficiency, teachers need to find more scientific and effective teaching methods. In this context, second language acquisition theory, as an important research paradigm, provides an important guiding principle for teaching English at university. Second language acquisition theory is a research and practice in second language acquisition based on the acquisition of children's native language. It is supported by theories from several disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, and linguistics, to conduct in-depth research on the teaching and learning of a second language. Among the theories of second language acquisition, Cruise et al.'s input hypothesis, Stephen Krashen's interactive perspective, and Stephen Glatt's natural fluency hypothesis have an extremely important position, and they provide valuable reference significance for teaching practice. This paper mainly analyzes the application of second language acquisition theory in college English teaching from the perspective of the second language acquisition theory and hopes that this paper can provide a useful reference for improving the quality of college English teaching.