自学能力是学生在学习中自然能力的一种体现 ,它包括独立的观察能力、思考能力、分析能力以及独立的归纳、整理、总结、浓缩、升华的能力。在自学能力的培养过程中能使学生获得成就感、快乐感 ,激发学生学习的兴趣。正确的自学方法能进一步提高学习的自主能力 ,从而推动学生的创造能力的形成与发展。本文从英语教学入手 ,具体对学生英语自学能力的培养进行了探讨。 Self-learning ability is a manifestation of students’ natural ability in learning. It includes independent observation ability, thinking ability, analytical ability and independent induction, collation, conclusion, concentration and sublimation ability. In the process of self-learning ability to make students gain a sense of accomplishment, happiness, stimulate students interest in learning. The correct self-learning method can further improve the autonomous ability of learning, so as to promote the formation and development of students’ creative ability. This article starts with English teaching and probes into the cultivation of students’ English self-study ability.