自主学习不仅是高等教育的最终目的,而且还是学习英语最有效的方法。然而一些学者认为自主学习是西方国家的文化传统,与中国的传统文化相悖。本文讨论了几个影响中国学习者自主学习的因素并且提出了几点建议。 Autonomous learning is not only the ultimate goal of higher education, but also the most effective way to learn English. However, some scholars believe that self-directed learning is a cultural tradition of Western countries and is contrary to traditional Chinese culture. This article discusses several factors that influence Chinese learners’ autonomous learning and makes several suggestions.