International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)
  Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 6 | Page No.: 70-81
The Role of Listening Skills in Improving Second Language Learners' Performance in Learning English Language Download PDF
Dr. Hamad Mustafa Mohemmed Ahmed

Abstract:
Abstract: This study conducted to find out to what extend listening is important in gaining communicative competence to the students at university level. It aims at showing the importance of listening skills in EFL classes. It aims also at increasing EFL students' motivation by using visual aids to improve their listening skills. The study adopted the descriptive analytical method. The data of the study were collected by means of listening test, consist of (1) listening topic, its questions was distributed (50 copies) to students. The data were analyzed by SPSS program by using T-test. As the result of the analysis, it was found that: Teachers should use CDs - room, projectors and flash card in teaching listening in EFL classes to help students in understanding ability. Crowded classes don't allow teacher to evaluate the techniques used in listening class. In the light of these findings the study recommends Learners need more practice to develop listening skills, Teachers need to use visual aids to teach English language as a foreign language.