近年来,自主学习理论因能较好地培养学生自学能力而日益受到重视,要有效培养大学生英语自主学习能力,需要学生和教师双方面的努力。本文从自主学习的内涵出发,分析了大学英语自主学习的教学现状和问题,提出培养自主学习能力的有效途径,旨在促进学生自主性学习,提高英语学习效率。 In recent years, autonomous learning theory has been paid more and more attention due to its ability to better develop students ’self-learning ability. To effectively cultivate college students’ self-learning English requires students and teachers to work hard on both sides. Based on the connotation of autonomous learning, this paper analyzes the current situation and problems in the teaching of autonomous learning in college English and puts forward some effective ways to cultivate self - learning ability, which aims to promote students’ autonomous learning and improve their English learning efficiency.