Difficulties faced by English Majors K21 at Forein Language Department (FLD), Hai Phong University (HPU) while learning listening skills and suggested solutions

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Listening skills refer to the ability to understand spoken English effectively. This involves comprehending spoken words, phrases, and sentences in various contexts, accents, and speeds. Developing strong listening skills is crucial for language learners as it plays a vital role in effective communication and language acquisition. However, many English majors at FLD, HPU, particularly fourth-year students, struggle with learning listening skills. To investigate the difficulties that English Majors K21 face, a questionnaire was employed among the students from Class English K21.1. The questionnaire aims to identify the genuine issues related to the poor listening performance of these students. The author offers a few solutions in the conclusion of the investigation that students can benefit from to improve their listening skills.