Abstract: The gender difference in language is a kind of phenomenon that language users show from social, cultural and other aspects. As a common social phenomenon, it is reflected in the language and in the use of language. Further studies on gender differences in language can not only help us better understand the relationship between language and culture, but also help us in the establishment of harmonious interpersonal relationship and in the long run it will improve our language proficiency, which is essential to our daily communication. This paper intends to focus on the discussion of differences between genders and explain how it comes into being. Moreover, this paper also offers some suggestions for EFL learners and teachers.
Key Words: gender differences; daily communication; causes; EFL learners

摘要：语言中的性别差异，是语言使用者从社会、文化和其他一些方面表现出来的一种语言现象。性别差异是一种普遍的社会现象，自然会在语言中有所体现。而深刻理解英语语言中的性别差异现象能够帮助我们正确认识语言与文化的关系，从而可以提高我们的英语语言应用及交际能力。本文主要讨论了性别差异具体体现在哪些方面并对为何会出现这些差异做出了解释，同时也为英语学习者和老师提供一些建议以帮助他们提高英语和教学水平。
关键词：性别差异；日常交际；成因；英语学习者

Gender difference has entered into English language studies as a linguistic variable for a long time. As one of the popular fields in sociolinguistics, explorations on gender difference in English language and other languages have experienced a period of gradual development. The relation between language and gender has become one of the major issues in sociolinguistics since early 1970s. Then an explosion of related research in full wings has been carried out in many separate aspects. There is no doubt that researches and studies in this field will benefit men and women in their mutual understanding and provide a basis for establishing harmonious interpersonal relationship. In addition, these researches will facilitate both English learning and teaching as well as cross-cultural communication.
   This paper intends to focus on the discussion of differences between genders and explain how it comes into being. Moreover, this paper will also offer suggestions for EFL learners.