USING PODCASTS TO ENHANCE ENGLISH LISTENING SKILLS FOR THE 11TH GRADERS AT AN ENGLISH CENTER IN HANOI
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59266/houjs.2025.551Keywords:
Podcasts, listening skills, 11th graders, action researchAbstract
This study explores the use of podcasts to improve 11th graders' listening skills. It aimed to assess the effectiveness of authentic English podcasts and gather student perceptions. Using an action research approach, the study involved 25 pre-intermediate students who took a pre-test, a post-test, and a delayed post-test, and participated in a survey questionnaire and interviews. Results showed that podcasts significantly enhanced listening skills, particularly among lower-performing students. Students appreciated the podcasts for their convenience, authenticity, and positive effects on vocabulary, grammar, and sound recognition, despite challenges like unfamiliar accents. The findings suggest that podcasts are a valuable tool for flexible, independent learning in English education.
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