Applying Problem-Based Approach in Business English Courses for China’s English Majors

To enhance pedagogical innovation, the study reports on an investigative using surveys and teacher participant observation of 121 English-major undergraduates about problem-based approach under active learning framework in business English teaching, outcomes, suggestions for teaching process to cultivate professional soft skills. Based quantitative qualitative data analysis, found that should focus communication skills development. The also participants preferred problems related recruiting marketing. commented positively effectiveness reported personal gains refine approach, suggested having more diverse activities, time, higher-quality group discussion. Follow-up activities include reflections, extended practice materials, feedback. suggests strategies implementing applicable both Chinese international contexts.