A Comparative Study on the Use of Two Discrete Pre- and While-Listening Strategies

Year 2024, Volume: 3 Issue: 1, 36 - 44, 30.05.2024

Hasan Şahin

Abstract

: Listening is considered as one of the most adverse skills among ESL / EFL language skills due to distinct concerns such as the listening phases, physical conditions whilst listening, expectations from the listener and the required knowledge a listener needs to own so as to apprehend the aural input (Field, 2008). At this point, the use of L2 listening strategy use comes into prominence with the aim of lowering listening anxiety and ameliorate ESL/ EFL learners’ listening comprehension proficiency (Golchi, 2012). To this end, this research study implemented the use of two discrete pre- and while-listening strategies on EFL learners at university preparatory classes. Sixty-four EFL learners at a state university school of foreign languages in Turkey participated in this research study. The two strategies which were applied throughout the treatment were KWL (Know – Want to Know – Learn) Chart and Schema Map. The experimental stage proceeded within 10 listening sessions by means of these related listening strategies. Data was collected qualitatively through learners’ pre- and post-reflections in order to discover learners’ perceptions with regard to each while-listening strategy in the written form. Findings from both group of participants reveal their perceptions, difficulties, ways to survive and be better listeners whilst listening stage.

Keywords

Listening, Strategy, Schema, Perceptions

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