IMPLEMENTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS TO ENHANCE LISTENING COMPREHENSION FOR THE SECOND YEAR ESL LEARNERS

Abstract

Listening is considered as one of the important skills in foreign language learning. It provides learners with a foundation for all aspects of language and cognitive development. The overall aim of this study is to investigate the effects of using aural authentic materials on listening ability in learners learning English as a second language. The study will provide information for EFL learners about the beneficial role of authentic materials in improving their listening skill and lay the ground work for further studies in using authentic materials for enhancing other language skills. To achieve this goal, collection data have been analyzed and interpreted through a mixed methods; qualitative method (semi structured interview) and quantitative method (test, survey) administered to 44 second year Foreign Language learners divides into equal experimental and control groups at Malek Bennabi secondary school. Besides, the findings have been supported the hypotheses of this research and confirmed that learners have positive attitudes towards using authentic listening materials. The findings of this study indicate that using authentic materials is effective; therefore corroborating previous findings in application of authentic listening materials as a useful technique to improve learners’ listening comprehension skill and development of motivation. A number of recommendation and pedagogical implications are given to teachers and learners.