Abstract:Reading is one of the four important skills in English learning. It is also a skill that the students need to possess to support independent and self-directed learning. Furthermore, English reading can help learners to improve listening, speaking and writing skills. This study investigated the English major students’ reading habits out of class. Data were collected from questionnaire and observation.The result of investigation shows that most English major students do not have good English reading habits, so suggestions are offered to foster good English reading habits for them. 

Key Words: English reading habits; reading skills; English majors of Yuxi Normal University

摘要:阅读是英语学习中必须掌握的四项基本技能之一，也是大学生自学须掌握的学习策略和技巧。英语阅读能提高读者的听、说和写的能力。从对英语专业学生进行英语课外阅读习惯的问卷调查，现场观察等实证研究的结果来看，大部分英语专业学生没有良好的课外阅读习惯，从而提出英语专业的学生应该如何培养良好的英语阅读习惯。

关键词:英语阅读习惯；阅读技巧；XX学院英语专业学生