中西方国家存在着较大的文化差异。所以学生在学习英语的同时就必须学习英语国家的文化。在外语教学中文学作品有着不可替代的作用。只要选材得当,教学方法正确,将文学作品作为课堂教材会取得意想不到的教学效果。通过文学作品进行文化教育是一种学习英语的好方法。 There is a big cultural difference between China and western countries. Therefore, students must learn the culture of English-speaking countries while learning English. Literary works in foreign language teaching have an irreplaceable role. As long as the proper selection of materials, teaching methods are correct, the literature as a classroom teaching materials will achieve unexpected teaching results. Cultural education through literary works is a great way to learn English.