语言环境对语言的习得有十分重要的作用。传统的外语学习都是在课堂里进行的,缺乏自然的语言氛围。如果能营造出良好的目的语环境,将极大地促进外语学习。ICQ网络聊天活动在营造良好语言环境方面有极大潜力;但倘若利用不当,也会对语言学习造成负面影响。因此,教师应合理设计ICQ网络聊天活动,以达到为学习者创造良好语言环境的目的。 Language environment for language acquisition has a very important role. Traditional foreign language learning is carried out in the classroom, the lack of natural language atmosphere. If you can create a good environment for the target language, it will greatly promote foreign language learning. ICQ web chat has great potential to create a good language environment; however, improper use can have a negative impact on language learning. Therefore, teachers should design ICQ network chatting activities reasonably to achieve the purpose of creating a good language environment for learners.