Retrospect and Prospect on the Network-Based English Language Teaching and Learning in China

This paper analyzes the advantages and problems existing in network-based language teaching and learning. The result of the research suggests that although there are many advantages in the network-based language teaching and learning, several serious problems still exist in this field. Meanwhile, the main purpose of the paper is to put forward some suggestions to deal with the existing problems and further facilitate network-based teaching and learning. The result of the research will benefit teachers, students and network designers as well. It is hoped that this study will throw light on network-based English language teaching and learning and give a hint to Chinese educational reform.