We always acquire knowledge by reading,so reading plays a vital role in our daily life of language learning. But we found that it's difficult to improve your reading ability during English learning. There are many...We always acquire knowledge by reading,so reading plays a vital role in our daily life of language learning. But we found that it's difficult to improve your reading ability during English learning. There are many factors believed to influence reading efficiency. Among them,anxiety is considered to be one of the most significant factors. This paper analyzes the causes of the students'anxiety,puts forward some proper adjustments to reduce the anxiety and finally to achieve the aim of helping learners reduce their anxiety and promote their reading efficiency.展开更多
This study is concerned with the possible relationship between language anxiety and language learning strategies in reading process among the students of English as a foreign language （EFL）. Participants consist of ...This study is concerned with the possible relationship between language anxiety and language learning strategies in reading process among the students of English as a foreign language （EFL）. Participants consist of a volunteer pool of 120 sophomore non-English majors. Versions of previously published measurement scales, the Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scales （FLRAS） and the Survey of the Reading Strategies （SOR）, were administered to the subjects as measures of foreign language anxiety and foreign language learning strategy preferences. Based on the collected data, the statistics descriptions were performed to investigate the students＇ anxiety state and strategy use level. The analyses suggest that most of students have the anxiety level above the mean, and the anxiety regarding the reading confidence is mainly responsible for the students＇ reading anxiety, and meanwhile, students use more cognitive strategies in their reading and the level of their language learning strategies are relatively low. Results indicate no significant differences between males and females on their anxiety level, as well as their strategy use. Furthermore, a Pearson correlation analysis reveals that, for the most learners, the anxiety state do hinder them from choosing effective strategies in their reading. The study explores the relationship between the reading anxiety and the reading strategy, demonstrates the effects of the anxiety reduction training on the strategy use, provides the implications for foreign language teachers that in reading comprehension teaching they should focus more on students＇ anxiety, especially their reading confidence anxiety, and encourage them more.展开更多
Research has shown that L2 （second/foreign language） learners with higher anxiety tend to have weaker L2 reading and writing performance. This paper presents an innovative approach of teaching： the combination of e...Research has shown that L2 （second/foreign language） learners with higher anxiety tend to have weaker L2 reading and writing performance. This paper presents an innovative approach of teaching： the combination of extensive reading and writing blogs, which aims at reducing students＇ anxiety and promoting students＇ performance in L2 reading and writing. It also discusses the theoretical framework that supports the use of extensive reading and the reasons for using blogs as writing tools. Relative research on extensive reading and the use of blogs is synthesized. A design for one course that showcases the innovation is also presented. Finally, some suggestions are provided for teachers to help teachers successfully implement the innovative practices.展开更多
English learning in high school is a process of integrated development of language knowledge and language skills,and a process of continuous improvement of learning ability.English reading plays an important role in h...English learning in high school is a process of integrated development of language knowledge and language skills,and a process of continuous improvement of learning ability.English reading plays an important role in high school English learning.This study attempts to explore the correlation between English reading anxiety and English reading performance and to help high school students improve their English reading achievements,providing individual cases and suggestions to senior high school English teachers.展开更多
This study explores the effects of two affective factors,reading anxiety and learning motivation on incidental vocabulary acquisition(IVA)under Chinese context.Fifty-two sophomores form a comprehensive university in s...This study explores the effects of two affective factors,reading anxiety and learning motivation on incidental vocabulary acquisition(IVA)under Chinese context.Fifty-two sophomores form a comprehensive university in southern China were enrolled in this study;data were collected through questionnaires,IVA test,and semi-structured interviews.This study identified the signifi⁃cant relationship between IVA and learning motivation but reading anxiety was non-significant.The findings contributed empirical evidence to the effects of affective factors on Chinese students’incidental vocabulary acquisition.展开更多
According to a large number of studies since the 1970s,learners’emotional state is one of the important factors affecting learning effect of foreign language learning.In addition,reading is an important input and pra...According to a large number of studies since the 1970s,learners’emotional state is one of the important factors affecting learning effect of foreign language learning.In addition,reading is an important input and practice method in English learning,especially when it comes to language learning.102 students majoring in English at the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Chengdu University were investigated by using two scales,FLRAS and ERSS,based on the Individual Learner Differences and Affective filter hypothesis.This study uses the social science statistical tool SPSSPRO to process and analyze all the data,aiming to explore the degree of English reading anxiety and the relationship between reading anxiety and reading strategies in English reading.展开更多
文摘We always acquire knowledge by reading,so reading plays a vital role in our daily life of language learning. But we found that it's difficult to improve your reading ability during English learning. There are many factors believed to influence reading efficiency. Among them,anxiety is considered to be one of the most significant factors. This paper analyzes the causes of the students'anxiety,puts forward some proper adjustments to reduce the anxiety and finally to achieve the aim of helping learners reduce their anxiety and promote their reading efficiency.
文摘This study is concerned with the possible relationship between language anxiety and language learning strategies in reading process among the students of English as a foreign language （EFL）. Participants consist of a volunteer pool of 120 sophomore non-English majors. Versions of previously published measurement scales, the Foreign Language Reading Anxiety Scales （FLRAS） and the Survey of the Reading Strategies （SOR）, were administered to the subjects as measures of foreign language anxiety and foreign language learning strategy preferences. Based on the collected data, the statistics descriptions were performed to investigate the students＇ anxiety state and strategy use level. The analyses suggest that most of students have the anxiety level above the mean, and the anxiety regarding the reading confidence is mainly responsible for the students＇ reading anxiety, and meanwhile, students use more cognitive strategies in their reading and the level of their language learning strategies are relatively low. Results indicate no significant differences between males and females on their anxiety level, as well as their strategy use. Furthermore, a Pearson correlation analysis reveals that, for the most learners, the anxiety state do hinder them from choosing effective strategies in their reading. The study explores the relationship between the reading anxiety and the reading strategy, demonstrates the effects of the anxiety reduction training on the strategy use, provides the implications for foreign language teachers that in reading comprehension teaching they should focus more on students＇ anxiety, especially their reading confidence anxiety, and encourage them more.
文摘Research has shown that L2 （second/foreign language） learners with higher anxiety tend to have weaker L2 reading and writing performance. This paper presents an innovative approach of teaching： the combination of extensive reading and writing blogs, which aims at reducing students＇ anxiety and promoting students＇ performance in L2 reading and writing. It also discusses the theoretical framework that supports the use of extensive reading and the reasons for using blogs as writing tools. Relative research on extensive reading and the use of blogs is synthesized. A design for one course that showcases the innovation is also presented. Finally, some suggestions are provided for teachers to help teachers successfully implement the innovative practices.
文摘English learning in high school is a process of integrated development of language knowledge and language skills,and a process of continuous improvement of learning ability.English reading plays an important role in high school English learning.This study attempts to explore the correlation between English reading anxiety and English reading performance and to help high school students improve their English reading achievements,providing individual cases and suggestions to senior high school English teachers.
文摘This study explores the effects of two affective factors,reading anxiety and learning motivation on incidental vocabulary acquisition(IVA)under Chinese context.Fifty-two sophomores form a comprehensive university in southern China were enrolled in this study;data were collected through questionnaires,IVA test,and semi-structured interviews.This study identified the signifi⁃cant relationship between IVA and learning motivation but reading anxiety was non-significant.The findings contributed empirical evidence to the effects of affective factors on Chinese students’incidental vocabulary acquisition.
基金Project for College Talent Training and Teaching Reform of Chengdu University in 2021-2023:Research on the path of ideological construction of cultural courses for English majors from the perspective of“three comprehensive moral education model”(Project No.:CDJGB2022154)Project of“National Education Development Research Center”and“Sichuan Provincial Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Sciences-The Urban and Rural Education Development Research Center”:Research on the integration of ideological education of FLM cultural courses and spirit of the Sixth Plenary Session of the CPC Central Committee(Project No.:TCCX&DZX-11)Project of Chengdu University 2020 model course integrated with moral education:The course of“society and culture of English-speaking countries”(Project No.:CDKCSZKC202023).
文摘According to a large number of studies since the 1970s,learners’emotional state is one of the important factors affecting learning effect of foreign language learning.In addition,reading is an important input and practice method in English learning,especially when it comes to language learning.102 students majoring in English at the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Chengdu University were investigated by using two scales,FLRAS and ERSS,based on the Individual Learner Differences and Affective filter hypothesis.This study uses the social science statistical tool SPSSPRO to process and analyze all the data,aiming to explore the degree of English reading anxiety and the relationship between reading anxiety and reading strategies in English reading.
