English Learning Anxiety, Self-effi cacy and Strategies Among Chinese Non-English Majors

Abstract

As a global language, English occupies an important place in the English learning of Chinese university students. The study tried to explore the relationship between English learning anxiety, self-effi cacy, and learning strategies among Chinese non-English majors from linguistic and psychological perspectives. The researcher adopted the descriptive research method. Based on the quantitative data collected from Chinese non-English majors, this study investigated the correlation between students’ English learning anxiety and self-effi cacy and learning anxiety and strategies. The results of the study showed that Chinese non-English majors’ current English learning anxiety, self-effi cacy, and strategies were at a moderate level. Therefore, this study also proposed a program for English learning anxiety, self-effi cacy, and learning strategies of Chinese non-English majors. More cooperative learning models and encouraging teaching activities can be introduced to develop students’ positive attribution mindset in English learning. By guiding students in using learning strategies appropriately, improving their level of self-effi cacy in English learning and relieving their anxiety in English learning, teachers can help them fi nd suitable English learning methods and achieve enhanced English profi ciency.