“The use of Podcasts to improve listening skill in EFL learners of Second Semester at Technical University of Cotopaxi”
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2025-02
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Ecuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)
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This study researches the use of podcasts to improve listening skill in second EFL learners of Pedagogy of national and foreign languages-English career with A2 level. This study focuses on many students' difficulties in improving their listening skills being this one of the most essential skills. This investigation aims to determine the effective use of podcasts to enhance listening skills at the Technical University of Cotopaxi. A mixed approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches with an experimental and descriptive design. The participant sample was constituted of 19 students who participated in 10 listening practice sessions with podcasts. The instruments used to assess listening skills were a pre-test which was applied in the first session and a post-test which was applied in the last session to evaluate their listening skill. In addition, a questionnaire with 10 questions was applied to collect student´s perceptions of the use of podcasts to improve listening skills, The results collected showed a significant improvement in students´ listening after the participating students in each session, the qualitative data showed that most of the students also reported increased confidence and motivation to practice listening in English with different activities that allowed them to feel comfortable. Finally, this research suggests that the use of podcasts can be an effective tool in the classroom, as teachers can create activities that help improve students' listening skills. In addition, learners who participated in this research showed an improvement in their listening skills which may have a positive impact on their academic performance. In conclusion, the use of audio materials such as podcasts has a positive impact on listening comprehension skills.
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PODCAST, IMPROVING, LISTENING SKILL
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Naranjo Vinueza, Jessica Aracelly y Shusho Tigasi, Juana Michelle (2025); “The use of Podcasts to improve listening skill in EFL learners of Second Semester at Technical University of Cotopaxi”. UTC. Pujilí. 87 p.