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School of Foreign Languages, SNU Mini Project for the Program of Major: English Name: Zhangshu Class: one ID No.: Title of Thesis: English：An Analysis of the factors that influence English listening comprehension Chinese： 影响英语听力能力因素分析 May, 2010 Research Background: (Why do you choose this topic?) In the process of English learning, listening plays an important role, but in most cases, it is the weak link of English learners’ study. Many English learners are confused and worried about it; even lose confidence in English learning. Therefore, understanding the factors that affect English listening comprehension can help those learners realize their problems so that they can overcome their weak points and improve their listening ability. This Paper aims to discuss the factors that influence English listening comprehension from the aspects of Linguistis factors and Non-linguistic problems and briefly puts forward some countermeasures to betterly improve students’ English listening comprehension. Practical Significance: (What Problem(s) do you want to solve?) What factors that influence English listening comprehension? Research Designs to Employ: (Qualitative or quantitative or both?) Qualitative study Variables to Measure: Independent Variable(s): a.Linguistis factors which include phonetic obstacles,vocabulary obstacles,grammar obstacles b.Non-linguistic problems which include problems caused by lack background knowledge,mother tongue interference,bad habits,listeners emotional state,learners’ memory ability Dependent Variable(s): English listening comprehension Intervening Variable(s): Hypothesis and Research Questions: English listening comprehension canbe affected by Linguistis factors and Non-linguistic factors. English listening c