Strategies on Employment-oriented English Teaching Reform in Higher Vocational Colleges

Abstract

Higher vocational colleges are different from other ordinary colleges and universities, the former pays more attention
to the professional development of students, and the teaching content also focuses on the solution of students’ future career
problems. As a common language in the international community, English is playing an increasingly important role in people’s
interpersonal communication and career development. Vocational colleges should strengthen the professional tendency of
English teaching and pay attention to improving students’ comprehensive English accomplishment. Therefore, this paper
analyzes the problems existing in vocational English teaching at present, so as to explore and discuss the strategies to promote
the reform of vocational English teaching, such as constructing vocational comprehensive curriculum, enhancing the strength
of teachers and carrying out teaching activities.