Abstract-With the popularity of English across the world, demands grow for English of daily use. By reviewing the English learning methods and its patterns at home and abroad, this paper conducted a major analysis on the status of English self-learning in China. On this basis, a computer network platform based English learning system was designed and realized by using software engineering approaches, whose development techniques are discussed subsequently. Finally, the performance and safety of the online English learning platform are tested. The test results show that the system is effective in improving students' ability to learn English by themselves.Keywords-English learning, object-oriented development, computer network, system design.
IntroductionChina has the world's largest number of English learner, but most of them think it difficult to learn English. Related studies show that the difficulty is mainly related to two factors, i.e. learning motivation and learning methods. According to the survey results of college students' English learning motivation, there are three types of initiatives: 1. Test-oriented learning, preparing for the College English Test Band 4 and Band 6; 2. Career-oriented learning, arising from social requirements as English is helpful to finding satisfactory jobs; this type has the largest proportion among the three types [1-3]; 3. Aimless learning, mostly driven by hobbies and interests. The survey findings also indicate that the effect of hobby-driven English learning is the best. Instead of in-depth understanding and practical application, a large majority of English studiers adopt the incorrect learning methods such as rote learning of words and grammars. As a result, they fail to achieve good learning effect or high efficiency [4].Other related research shows that the current college English learners lack high self-learning ability, effective learning skills and methods, as well as clear targets. In addition, their English learning outcomes cannot be appropriately supported by selfiJET