Abstract:In the field of second language acquisition, the difference between introversion and extroversion is considered to be one of the main factors in determining learning outcomes. This article focuses on how to develop the introverted middle students’ speaking skills. Firstly, the importance of oral English is discussed in this paper. Secondly, the relationship between extroversion, introversion and English learning is analyzed. Thirdly, this paper also tries to demonstrate what teachers should do to improve the introverted middle school students’ speaking skills. Fourthly, the conclusion will be drawn that different students have different personalities and teachers should adopt proper teaching methods which contributes to language leaning accordingly.

Key words： introversion; speaking skills; teaching methods

中文摘要:在二语习得研究领域，内向性格和外向性格的差异是影响学习效果的重要因素之一。这篇文章主要讨论的是如何提高性格内向中学生的口语。首先，讨论的是口语的重要性。然后分析了外向性格和内向性格与英语学习的关系。在接下来的部分，重点阐述的是作为英语教师应该如何提高性格内向中学生的英语口语水平。最后，总观全文得出的结论是：不同学生有不同的性格特征，不同性格又对英语学习有不同的影响。教师应该相应地使用行之有效的教学方法。

关键词：内向性格；口语技能；教学方法