A Review on Writing Anxiety and Metacognitive Strategy in the Process of EFL Writing

Abstract

Jilin Engineering Normal University Changchun, China 40754778@qq.com Abstract—EFL writing is an English learning skill which is a huge challenge for learners. It is influenced by cognitive and emotional factors. Cognitive factors cover language learning strategies and learning styles; emotional factors involve foreign language learning anxiety, learning motivation and attitudes. This paper explores the influence of writing anxiety and metacognitive strategies on EFL writing through literature review methods, paving the way for further study of the relationship between the two.