Through quantitative research, this article studies the correlation of anxiety and self-confidence with English achievements. It is found that anxiety is negatively and closely related to English achievements, whereas...Through quantitative research, this article studies the correlation of anxiety and self-confidence with English achievements. It is found that anxiety is negatively and closely related to English achievements, whereas self-confidence is positively related. Among dictation, listening, writing, vocabulary and grammar, cloze and reading, dictation and listening are the two skills most closely affected by trait anxiety and self-confidence, so it is vital for teachers to help students reduce anxiety and strengthen confidence while teaching. In this article suggestions on that to do in class are also presented.展开更多
文摘Through quantitative research, this article studies the correlation of anxiety and self-confidence with English achievements. It is found that anxiety is negatively and closely related to English achievements, whereas self-confidence is positively related. Among dictation, listening, writing, vocabulary and grammar, cloze and reading, dictation and listening are the two skills most closely affected by trait anxiety and self-confidence, so it is vital for teachers to help students reduce anxiety and strengthen confidence while teaching. In this article suggestions on that to do in class are also presented.
