Abstract:This study explores the teaching of English as an international language in China. With the promotion of English's international status, how to develop China's English education is a question worth considering. 

By referring to the notion of EIL（EIL is the abbreviation form for English as an International Language） and existing research on EIL teaching , this paper analyzes the English teaching policy direction, English teaching materials, teaching methods, teaching ideas in EIL context and the future developing trend of English Teaching in China. According to the notion of EIL, English teaching should aim at cultivating students' intercultural communication competence; English teachers respect different variants of English and form a distinctive style of English teaching.

Key words: EIL English teaching China context

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Abstract:

Introduction-1

1.The Notion of English as an International Language-1

1.1 Definition of EIL-1

1.2-A Brief Survey of Teaching EIL around the World-3

2.English Teaching according to the Notion of EIL-3

2.1 Teaching Policy-3

2.2 Teaching Ideals-5

2.3 Teaching Method-6

2.4 Teaching Material-8

3. Development Direction and Trend of English Education Reform-8

3.1 the Direction of English Education Reform-8

3.2 English Education Development Trend-11

3.2.1The Diversification of Education Needs-11

3.2.2the Diversification of English Educational Institutions and Teaching Subject-11

3.2.3 the Diversification of English Teaching Materials and Media-11

3.2.4 the Diversity of English Standards-12

4.Inspiration of EIL Teaching for China-12

Conclusion-14

Bibliography:-15

Acknowledgements:-15