Abstract: This study aims to explore the relationship between the oral English teaching and the  situational teaching method. This paper raises the principles about how to create the situation in class in Middle School by analyzing current situation and studying the theories. Empirical research is also used to support the ideas and to delve into the study. The results show that the situational teaching method in oral English class is more suitable to the current condition. Students will be more interested in their English study. Furthermore, it is easily carried out by teachers in their class. The paper concludes that the situational teaching method can improve students’ oral English efficiently. 

Key words: the situational teaching method; oral English teaching; situations creation; effectiveness

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction 1.

2.Researches on the Situational Teaching Method.2.

2.1 Definition of the Situational Teaching Method

2.2 Categories of the Situational Teaching Method 

3. Principles and Methods 2.

3.1 Principles 

   3.1.1 Principle of being gradual

   3.1.2 Principle of being interesting

   3.1.3 Principle of integrity

   3.1.4 Principle of proper-difficulty level

3.2 Methods

3.2.1 Descriptive Language 

3.2.2 Material Object Demonstration

3.2.3 Multimedia applications

4. Research.5.

  4.1 Research Purpose

  4.2 Research Subjects

  4.3 Instruments

  4.4 Result Analysis

 4.4.1 Analysis of the Questionnaire Results

 4.4.2 Analysis of the Testing Results

 4.4.3 Comprehensive Analysis

 5. Conclusion11.

Bibliography.12.

Appendices.13