Investigation on the difficulties in listening skills faced by 10th grade students at a high school in Hanoi

Abstract

Listening is crucial in everyday life for various purposes such as entertainment, academics, and obtaining important information. Learning a foreign language, like English, heavily relies on critical listening skills. Without proper listening skills, learning and communication become challenging for language learners, particularly in non-native environments. The study examines the challenges 10th-grade students at Lac Long Quan High School face in developing effective listening skills, revealing linguistic barriers, lack of authentic materials, and limited practice opportunities. It also identifies underlying causes like insufficient vocabulary, anxiety, and environmental distractions. Practical solutions include multimedia resources and anxiety reduction strategies.