StrategiesinReducingHighAnxietyofMiddle-schoolStudentsonEnglishListeningLearning

毕业论文（设计）AbstractListening is an essential component of communication in human life,but formost middle school students,listening is very difficult.In other words,it is theircommon weakness.Most Chinese students regard English listening comprehension asthe most difficult part in all kinds of examinations.They think the listening materialsare too difficult to understand.The speed of delivery is too fast and accordingly,anxiety easily takes place during listening comprehension.This paper mainly analyzesthe concept of anxiety,the relationship between anxiety and language learning,andsome symptoms of anxiety.It also discusses some factors affecting middle-schoolstudents'anxiety while listening.Listening comprehension is a complex activity:itrequires students to use their phonetics,vocabulary,grammar and backgroundknowledge.The author suggests some ways to reduce anxiety and improve listeningcomprehension from two aspects.On the one hand,students must first have a goodcommand of linguistic knowledge,and form a good habit of listening,taking noteswhile listening.On the other hand,teachers should help students to reduce highanxiety.Teachers can foster students'good psychological state and interest in study.When students master enough linguistic knowledge,background knowledge,andlistening skills,they can understand the listening materials well.In this way,they willnot feel anxious while listening.And then they also can get the target to improve theirlistening comprehension effectively.Key words:anxietylistening comprehensionstrategies