网络时代的世界是一个“虚拟”的世界。在“虚拟现实”里， 外语的教与学将与今天大不相同。其主要特点是：１． 教师工作的重心和学生的学习手段将出现重大转移和改变。２． 网络化的世界将不再有“信息贵族”。３． 网络化的测试将使学生不再需要面对教师的威严。４． 语言学习专业化将更易实现。５ ．“终身教育”成为可能和时尚 The Internet era is a “virtual” world. In “virtual reality”, foreign language teaching and learning will be very different from today. Its main features are: 1. The focus of teacher work and student learning will be significantly shifted and changed. 2. The networked world will no longer have a “nobility of information.” 3. Networked testing will eliminate the need for students to face the majesty of teachers. 4. Language learning specialization will be easier to achieve. 5. Lifelong Education is possible and fashionable