Modern Spanish in the Chinese Context

Critical Analysis and Proposals For a More Effective Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language

Authors

  • Ling Pan Universidad de Granada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62701/revedu.v13.5445

Keywords:

Spanish as a foreign language, Spanish teaching methodology, Education in China, ELE textbooks, Pedagogical approaches

Abstract

Learning Spanish as a foreign language (ELE) in China presents specific challenges due to cultural and structural differences between the languages. This study offers a critical analysis of Español Moderno, one of the most commonly used textbooks in Chinese universities, assessing its impact on language acquisition and student learning habits. The research highlights the dominance of traditional methods, such as repetition and translation, which reflect the Chinese educational model. A comparison is made with communicative approaches like those used in the AULA textbook, common in Spanish-speaking contexts. This contrast reveals both strengths and weaknesses of each methodology, especially concerning the development of key skills such as listening comprehension, written production, and oral interaction. The study aims to contribute to the improvement of didactic materials and encourage a more effective, context-sensitive approach to teaching Spanish in China, while maintaining international teaching standards.

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Published

02-06-2025

How to Cite

Pan, L. (2025). Modern Spanish in the Chinese Context: Critical Analysis and Proposals For a More Effective Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language. EDU REVIEW. International Education and Learning Review Revista Internacional De Educación Y Aprendizaje, 13(1), 75–88. https://doi.org/10.62701/revedu.v13.5445

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)

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Research articles

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