高职英语教育的目的是培养学生的语言应用能力。在听、说、读、写四大技能中,说,也就是口语,是最常用,也是最基本的一项技能。然而,传统的高职英语教育往往更注重语法与阅读,忽视听力与口语的练习。这也是应试教育背景的产物。结果是学生在工作中需要用英语交流时,往往力不从心。高职英语教师可以改变教学方法,加强学生口语训练,从而改变哑巴英语的现状。 The purpose of vocational English education is to develop students’ language ability. In listening, speaking, reading and writing four skills, said that is spoken, is the most commonly used, but also the most basic of a skill. However, traditional higher vocational English education tends to pay more attention to grammar and reading, neglect listening and speaking practice. This is also the product of exam-oriented education background. As a result, students often lose their motivation when they need to communicate in English at work. Vocational English teachers can change their teaching methods and strengthen students’ oral English training so as to change the present situation of mute English.