College and University Boosting extensive listening: students' voices more

Thu, Aug 10, 12:15-12:50 Asia/Tokyo

The article investigates the experiences and perspectives of students in relation to extensive listening, a technique used to enhance listening skills. The study is based on qualitative research methods, including interviews and focus group discussions with a diverse group of students from higher education institutions. The study aims to understand the effectiveness of extensive listening in improving students' listening skills, and how students perceive and approach extensive listening activities. The article explores the factors that influence students' attitudes towards extensive listening, such as their motivation, prior listening experiences, and the relevance of the listening material. The findings of the study reveal the benefits of extensive listening, including its impact on students' listening skills, motivation, and overall language proficiency. The study also highlights some of the challenges that students face in implementing extensive listening activities, such as finding appropriate listening material and managing time. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of taking into account students' perspectives and experiences in designing extensive listening activities and promoting this technique as an effective method for improving listening skills in higher education institutions.