基础差、缺乏学习主动性、有效的学习方法和持之以恒的学习态度是高职学生英语学习最为突出的问题。通过对高职高专学生英语学习状况的调查和分析,本文认为提高英语自主学习能力、制定有效的学习策略是提高高职学生英语学习的根本途径。 Poor foundation, lack of learning initiative, effective learning methods and persistent learning attitude are the most prominent problems for vocational students in English learning. Through the investigation and analysis of the English learning status of higher vocational college students, this paper believes that improving English autonomous learning ability and formulating effective learning strategies are the fundamental ways to improve English learning for higher vocational students.