English music in EFL Students’ Listening Comprehension

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dc.contributor.advisorVenegas Álvarez, Gina Silvana
dc.contributor.authorMantilla Pérez, Cristopher Darío
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-18T17:56:08Z
dc.date.available2025-09-18T17:56:08Z
dc.date.issued2025-08
dc.description.abstractThe main objective of this research was to determine how exposure to English music affects the listening comprehension of English as Second Language (EFL) students at the Technical University of Cotopaxi. Also, to accomplished the general objective, there were planed three specific objectives which also need to be fulfilled, they proposed specific goals, including determining the level of motivation that English music brings to language learning, examining how regular song listening helps recognize and distinguish English sounds and structures, and suggesting educational activities based on songs that improve auditory comprehension in a logical and meaningful way. The hypothesis describes: there is no link between EFL students' exposure to English music and their increased listening comprehension. It is important to mention that the method employed was quantitative and descriptive, using questionnaires and tasks centered on English songs with third-semester students. The levels of motivation, identification of sounds and language structures, as well as the effectiveness of music-based pedagogical activities were assessed. What is more, the findings showed that the implementation of songs in the classroom significantly increased students' motivation and interest, promoted incidental vocabulary acquisition, and enhanced the ability to differentiate English sounds and structures. The statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the groups who used music and those that did not, with a very low p value (p = 0.0000126), reaffirming the effectiveness of using songs as a teaching tool. Additionally, greater engagement and willingness to exercise listening skills outside of formal contexts were noted. In conclusion, the incorporation of English music as a pedagogical tool is effective in enhancing listening comprehension in EFL students, fostering more interactive, contextual, and stimulating learning. Research suggests teachers systematically include songs in their teaching methods to foster the growth of listening skills and motivation for learning English.
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dc.identifier.citationMantilla Pérez, Cristopher Darío (2025); English music in EFL Students’ Listening Comprehension. UTC. Pujilí. 69 p.
dc.identifier.otherUTC-XPU-PINE-2025-034-TS
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.utc.edu.ec/handle/123456789/14960
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEcuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)
dc.subjectMUSIC
dc.subjectMUSIC IN ENGLISH
dc.subjectLEARNING
dc.titleEnglish music in EFL Students’ Listening Comprehension
dc.typeThesis
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