Optimizing EFL Listening Proficiency Through Technology-Mediated Instruction

Daniela Duralia ()
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Daniela Duralia: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy, Sibiu, Romania

Enformation Conference Proceedings Series, 2025, vol. 16, 125-133

Abstract: Listening comprehension remains a persistent challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, often hindered by complex phonological features, unfamiliar vocabulary, varied speech rates, and diverse accents. This study investigates the effectiveness of technology-enhanced instructional approaches in improving listening skills among university-level EFL students. Two primary strategies were examined: (1) the use of authentic listening materials integrated with communicative tasks, and (2) the implementation of technology-assisted tools, including language learning applications, podcasts, and multimedia resources. Employing an experimental design with control and treatment groups, data were collected via pre- and post-tests, learner questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. Results indicate significant improvements in listening comprehension across both interventions. Authentic materials foster contextual and cultural awareness, while communicative activities promote engagement and active listening. Technology-supported tools enable flexible, self-paced practice and increased exposure to diverse spoken input. The study highlights the pedagogical value of integrating context-rich, learner-centered, and technology-mediated strategies in EFL listening instruction.

Keywords: EFL Listening Comprehension; Technology-Assisted Language Learning; Authentic Listening Materials; Communicative Language Teaching; Language Pedagogy. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.63467/alls16.art8

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