A Critique on New Horizon College English—Viewing, Listening & Speaking

Abstract

In this textbook critique, New Horizon College English—Viewing, Listening & Speaking, Book 2 (version2) is chosen, which is one of the most popular textbook serials used among Chinese colleges and universities at various levels. This critique begins with an introduction of the book and the structure of each unit, and then examines the strengths and some points to be improved concerning the speaking part of this book based on input hypothesis and output hypothesis, and finally some suggestions are offered how to use this textbook more effectively in teaching practice.