大学英语教学旨在提高学生的语言综合运用能力。互动课堂教学是有效的方式之一。课堂互动作为一种语言交际活动,是学生语言实践的好机会。本文以社会互动理论、构建主义理论、二语习得理论为基础,探讨课堂互动的重要性、影响课堂互动的各种因素以及三种具体的课堂教学互动方式。 College English teaching aims to improve students’ language skills. Interactive classroom teaching is one of the effective ways. Classroom interaction as a language communication activity is a good opportunity for students’ language practice. Based on social interaction theory, constructivism theory and second language acquisition theory, this paper discusses the importance of classroom interaction, various factors influencing classroom interaction, and three specific classroom teaching interaction methods.