Abstract

 Listening is a very complex intellectual activity, so the psychological phenomenon---fear and anxiety caused by various factors is quite common.                   In this dissertation, the present status of listening anxiety of English majors and the effect caused by listening anxiety on listening ability and comprehension are analyzed. Also, the causes of listening anxiety of English majors are deeply  studied from different angle and depth. Taking students, teachers and object factors into consideration, conquering the listening anxiety needs the joint effort of both teachers and students. For one thing, Students should not only enhance the language and cultural background and psychological quality, but also strengthen independent learning. For another, teachers ought to select appropriate listening texts and guide students the study of listening strategies gradually improve the students English listening for the purpose of reducing listening anxiety.

Key words: listening anxiety; causes of anxiety; solutions

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction1

2. The Present Listening Anxiety State of English Majors.2

2.1 The phenomenon of listening anxiety on English majors. 2

2.2The effect of listening anxiety on listening ability and comprehension.3

3.The Influencing Factors Causing Listening Anxiety on English Majors3

3.1 The factors of students4

3.2 The factors of teachers5

3.3 The objective factors6

4. Some Effective Methods to Overcome Listening Anxiety .6

4.1.Measures taken by students.7

4.1.1The improvement of language and extracurricular knowledge.7  

4.1.2The improvement of psychological qualities.8

4.1.3The improvement of independent learning8

4.1.4The enforcement of listening practice8

4.2 Measures taken by teachers9

4.2.1The guidance of listening strategies.9

4.2.2The selection of proper material.10

4.2.3The cultivation of student’s interest and confidence.10

4.2.4The creation of comfortable and harmony learning atmosphere11

5.Conclusion11

References.12