外语教育的价值取向是建构中国外语教育特色理论的逻辑起点。以传授语言知识和强调语言应用为主是当前中国外语教育的实然取向。本文认为,传递西方文化和传承中国民族文化是中国外语教育应然的价值取向,完善人性和塑造民族精神是中国外语教育崇高使命。 The value orientation of foreign language education is the logical starting point for constructing the theory of foreign language education in China. To teach language knowledge and emphasize the application of language is the current orientation of foreign language education in China. This paper argues that the transmission of Western culture and the inheritance of Chinese culture are the proper values ​​of foreign language education in China. Improving human nature and shaping national spirit are the lofty missions of foreign language education in China.