英语谚语凝聚西方各民族文化于一体,是英语语言文化宝库中的精华。大学英语教师应在英语听说、阅读、写作教学中合理地渗透谚语教学,以激发学生的学习兴趣,准确把握英语谚语的文化内涵,了解中西方文化差异,从而提高学生英语实用能力。 English proverbs gather all ethnic cultures in the West and are the quintessential treasure of English language and culture. College English teachers should reasonably infiltrate the teaching of proverbs in English listening, speaking, reading and writing teaching so as to stimulate students ’interest in learning, accurately grasp the cultural connotations of English proverbs, and understand the cultural differences between China and the West so as to enhance students’ practical ability in English.