相对于其他语言技能(说、读和写)来说,听力是英语语言学习中最难的一项技能,也是语言学习者最为关注的一个问题。主要探讨了在英语课堂中与提高听力理解相关的两个方面:有效听力策略的运用和从认知和元认知角度来设置的恰当的听力任务强化听力技能。一方面,听力策略在课堂中的有效运用能够产生高效的听力者;另一方面,恰当听力任务的设置是有效听力的保障。 Listening is one of the most difficult skills in English language learning and one of the most important concerns for language learners over other language skills (speaking, reading and writing). It mainly discusses two aspects related to the improvement of listening comprehension in English class: the application of effective listening strategies and the proper listening task to strengthen the listening skills from the cognitive and metacognitive perspectives. On the one hand, the effective use of listening strategies in the classroom can produce highly effective listening; on the other hand, the proper setting of listening tasks is the guarantee of effective listening.