Learning Autonomy and Challenges in Mastering English Listening Skills: EFL Learners’ Voices

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10.2991/978-2-38476-267-5_26How to use a DOI?

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Learning Autonomy; Mastering English; Listening Skill; EFL Learner

Abstract

Language instruction has changed with online education, enabling self-learning. Listening abilities are crucial to language acquisition, and task-based language teaching can improve EFL students’ autonomy. This study seeks to a) Determine the effectiveness of technology-mediated TBLT on learners’ autonomy in listening comprehension and b) Explore the challenges of acquiring listening skills. Mixed methods were conducted using Likert scale surveys for quantitative data and open-ended survey questions for qualitative data. 81 EFL students in the second year at English education department participated in this study. According to the research, EFL learners believe they can study independently through online assignments, especially in listening subjects. The results reveal that Online assignments are viable for self-directed learning, but opinions vary. EFL learners study daily content and complete online listening activities quickly, although opinions differ, as seen by the more significant standard deviation. The challenges the learners encounter in mastering listening skills include pronunciation, unfamiliar vocabulary, comprehension, technical issues, motivation, interactivity, digital literacy, speech rate, and time management. Targeted methods and support are needed to address these issues.

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AU  - Dodi Mulyadi
AU  - Dian Candra Prasetyanti
AU  - Testiana Deni Wijayatiningsih
AU  - Riana Eka Budiastuti
AU  - Eny Winaryati
AU  - Listyaning Sumardiyani
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/18
TI  - Learning Autonomy and Challenges in Mastering English Listening Skills: EFL Learners’ Voices
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd Lawang Sewu International Symposium on Humanities and Social Sciences 2023 (LEWIS HUSO 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 329
EP  - 339
SN  - 2352-5398
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