Abstract

Language as a tool of communication is playing an important role in our daily life. Listening is a significant communicative competence in English language teaching. And it is the main way to acquire the language, to improve the abilities of “speaking, reading and writing”. The language barrier, obstacle to the background knowledge of culture, bad listening habits barriers and so on are the main factors affecting listening skills on students. Teachers should pay attention to guiding students’ pronunciation and intonation in teaching process, using English to organize more class activities. What’s more, teachers should attach importance to  listening training and training of dictation and improve English students’ listening skills. For another, students should have good psychological diathesis and develop good listening habits.

Key words: listening teaching; factors; purposes; countermeasures

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction.1

2. The Major Listening Skills.2

2.1 Listening for gist.2

2.2 Listening for specific information.2

2.3 Listening for detailed information.2

2.4 Inferring 2

2.5 Note-taking3

3. Factors that Contribute to Unsuccessful Listening Comprehension3

3.1 Language anxiety.3

3.2 Language barriers..3

3.3 Obstacles of culture knowledge.4

3.4 Bad listening habits.5

3.5 Other factors5

4. Two Major Purposes in Improving English Listening Skills.6

5. Some Effective Suggestions for Improving Listening Skills6

5.1 Put Emphasis on Listening Teaching6

5.1.1 Listeners in pre-listening activities.6

5.1.2 Listeners in while-listening activities.7

5.1.3 Listeners in post-listening activities.7

5.2 Measures Taken by Students7

5.2.1 Having a good psychological diathesis7

5.2.2 Improving basic knowledge of the English language correctly.7

5.2.3 Developing good listening habits.7

5.3 Measures Taken by Teachers8

5.3.1 Creating a happy and comfortable environment of listening.9

5.3.2 Cultivating students’ confidence9

5.3.3 Teaching students techniques of listening. 9

6. Conclusion10

References..11