计算机辅助英语教学软件对现代英语教学的发展是功不可没的。而国内而对此领域的了解度和重视度还远远不够,势必会给外语教学带来影响。鉴于此,本文试从计算机辅助英语教学软件的分类及在课堂中发挥的不同作用两个方面作初步探究,希望对外语从教者能有所帮助. Computer-assisted English teaching software is indispensable for the development of modern English teaching. However, the degree of understanding and emphasis in this field in China is far from enough, and it is bound to influence foreign language teaching. In view of this, this paper tries to make a preliminary exploration from the aspects of the classification of computer-assisted English teaching software and the different roles it plays in the classroom, hoping to help the foreign language learners.