元认知策略是学习策略的核心成分,也是掌握学习策略的关键。本文通过对元认知内涵及在语言学习中的作用的分析,探讨其在外语教学中的应用,对提高外语教学效率,促使语言学习者获得或提高学习自主性具有一定的现实意义。 Metacognitive strategy is the core component of learning strategy, but also the key to master learning strategy. By analyzing the connotation of metacognition and its role in language learning, this paper explores its application in foreign language teaching, which has certain practical significance to improve the efficiency of foreign language teaching and to promote or enhance the learning autonomy of language learners.