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【Abstract】In college EFL teaching， critical thinking has long been regarded as an advanced stage and skill of thinking. However， most Chinese EFL instructors stress language skills rather than critical thinking in class. this article mainly explores the strategies of applying critical thinking in college EFL teaching.
【Key words】college EFL teaching； critical thinking ability； language competence
Our society is now in the information era， and innovative talent is needed now more than ever before. As a result， more and more emphasis is being placed on students’ critical thinking abilities. In current Chinese college EFL teaching， letting students know the purpose and the basic knowledge of critical thinking is necessary in the early period of critical thinking teaching. After students’ identification of critical thinking， teachers can further use the methods of discussion， questions， and conversations to develop students’ critical thinking awareness and ability.
Language， as the carrier of thought， has a strong connection to critical thinking and language competence. Applying critical thinking to college EFL teaching can greatly enhance students’ comprehensive English competence. Moreover， critical thinking can stimulate students’ creativity as well as their learning efficiency.
Applying critical thinking in the college EFL classroom also requires proper strategies. Textbooks need to be considered carefully； teachers should choose the materials that can stimulate students to read and think； supplementary reading materials can also be provided to students. Creating a comfortable class atmosphere is vital to inspire students to think and interact with teachers or other classmates.
Teachers should reconsider their role and the relationship with students in teaching. Teachers should guide students and “help them acquire both the critical thinking skills and critical attitudes to deal with the changes and challenges given rise to be the information age” （Rezaei， Derakhshan
【Key words】college EFL teaching； critical thinking ability； language competence
Our society is now in the information era， and innovative talent is needed now more than ever before. As a result， more and more emphasis is being placed on students’ critical thinking abilities. In current Chinese college EFL teaching， letting students know the purpose and the basic knowledge of critical thinking is necessary in the early period of critical thinking teaching. After students’ identification of critical thinking， teachers can further use the methods of discussion， questions， and conversations to develop students’ critical thinking awareness and ability.
Language， as the carrier of thought， has a strong connection to critical thinking and language competence. Applying critical thinking to college EFL teaching can greatly enhance students’ comprehensive English competence. Moreover， critical thinking can stimulate students’ creativity as well as their learning efficiency.
Applying critical thinking in the college EFL classroom also requires proper strategies. Textbooks need to be considered carefully； teachers should choose the materials that can stimulate students to read and think； supplementary reading materials can also be provided to students. Creating a comfortable class atmosphere is vital to inspire students to think and interact with teachers or other classmates.
Teachers should reconsider their role and the relationship with students in teaching. Teachers should guide students and “help them acquire both the critical thinking skills and critical attitudes to deal with the changes and challenges given rise to be the information age” （Rezaei， Derakhshan