Technology-Assisted Self-Autonomous Listening: Improving Vocabulary Skills.
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| Title: | Technology-Assisted Self-Autonomous Listening: Improving Vocabulary Skills. |
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| Authors: | Raj, Praveen1, Al-Qarni, Abdullah1 |
| Source: | Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal. Mar2026, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p128-151. 24p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Learner autonomy, *Listening skills, *Limited English-proficient students, *Second language acquisition, *Autodidacticism, *Lexicology |
| Abstract: | Developing listening skills is usually demanding for language learners, as it requires sustained and continuous exposure to language input. However, language learners in a traditional classroom have limited control over replaying or reattempting listening, which results in unequal learning opportunities. Therefore, there is a need for further investigation into technology-mediated listening practices to facilitate autonomous learning and improve listening outcomes. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of self-directed listening practices in learners' vocabulary acquisition. It also explores learners' perceived benefits and challenges when using self-paced listening to enhance vocabulary learning. This study employed a mixed-methods approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design, involving 17 B1-level Saudi EFL students in self-directed listening using authentic materials on LearnEnglish Teens for eight weeks. Vocabulary posttest scores improved, and survey results showed learners' positive perceptions of self-autonomous listening. This study highlights the potential of self-directed listening to facilitate vocabulary learning and learner autonomy in EFL contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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