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An Overview of English Listening Instruction for University Students

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The importance of effective English listening skills for college students has become increasingly recognized, prompting educators to reevaluate and adapt traditional teaching methods to better meet students' needs and improve their listening comprehension abilities..This paper explores the changing landscape of college students' English listening instruction, highlighting the drawbacks of conventional teaching strategies including rote memorization and grammar-focused instruction. This paper investigates cutting-edge educational approaches, in particular corpus-based instruction, interactive situational teaching, and multimedia-assisted learning, in light of the quick development of information technology. These cutting-edge teaching strategies provide fresh approaches to improving students' listening comprehension and encouraging self-directed learning.. The synthesis of current research highlights the significant impact of these approaches on student engagement and skill development, suggesting a transformative shift in how listening abilities are cultivated in the classroom. As this paper reflecst on these advancements, it advocates for ongoing exploration of their applicability across diverse cultural contexts and learner proficiency levels, underscoring the importance of adapting teaching practices to meet contemporary educational needs.
Author: Kexin Wang
Language: English
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405394272
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