Abstract

This paper explores the application of peer feedback training to business English writing in China. From the theoretical perspective, compared with teacher feedback, peer feedback is beneficial to motivate students to take the initiative in learning, practice the student-centered concept, and promote cooperative learning. Peer feedback training, namely peer feedback under teacher intervention in the present study, combines the advantages of teacher feedback and peer feedback, which can not only be accepted by learners but also achieve significant pragmatic effects. Peer feedback training can be applied to teach large groups of students, thus reducing the pressure and burden on teachers and improving the quality of peer feedback. The results also show that peer feedback training mainly works during the training stage rather than the modification stage. It is crucial to investigate the mechanism of peer feedback training and apply it to practice to promote the quality of English writing teaching.

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