外语学习听力焦虑研究综述

A Review Of Foreign Language Listening Anxiety Research

焦虑是影响学习者学习成效最重要的情感变量之一,而国内外外语听力焦虑的研究在数量上远远少于口语、写作焦虑方面的研究。本文主要讨论外语听力焦虑的界定及表现,简要回顾和评述国内外听力焦虑研究的发展历程,分析听力焦虑研究的现状及特点等。

Anxiety is one of the most important affective variables in learners＇ achievement in language learning,however,research on foreign language listening anxiety is considerably outnumbered by studies conducted in other language skill areas such as speaking and writing.This paper first discusses the definition of foreign language listening anxiety and its features.Then,it presents a brief overview of developments of research concerning listening anxiety both in China and abroad.Finally,it examines the current trend of listening anxiety studies as well as its characteristics.