Abstract: The author studies the current situation of students’ oral English in junior high schools in China. This article points out that the disadvantages of traditional teaching methods in junior high schools can be one of the reasons for students’ poor oral English in junior high schools. As to teaching methods, the author introduces the communicative approach and explains its definition, the theoretical basis, the teaching principles and features. In order to further understand the current situation of the junior high school students’ oral English level, the author conduct a questionnaire survey and points out that many teachers in junior high schools don’t pay much attention to the communicative activities in English classes. Based on the current situation of the students’ oral English level, this article makes some suggestions on the application of the communicative approach in junior high schools’ English oral teaching, with the purpose of developing students’ English learning interests, English language sense and students’ team-work spirit.

Key words: the communicative approach; oral English level in junior high school; application 

摘要：文章分析了目前在中国初中生英语口语的现状。文章指出，传统的英语教学方法的不足和缺陷是当前初中生英语口语差的因素之一。作者因此引入交际教学法，阐述了交际教学法的定义，理论基础，教学原则及特色。为了更好的了解当前初中生的英语口语状况，作者通过调查问卷的方式，进一步研究了目前初中英语老师的教学方法，指出初中英语老师对课堂上的交际性活动重视不够。本文对交际教学法在初中英语口语教学中的应用提出建议，旨在培养学生英语学习兴趣，英语语感以及学生团队合作精神。

关键词：交际法; 初中英语口语; 应用