USING PODCASTS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LISTENING SKILLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Tóm tắt

This research aims to improve the English listening skills of high school students through the use of podcasts. Experimental activities were conducted over seven weeks with 44 students from class 10A8 at Song Cong High School in semester 2 of the 2024-2025 school year. Participants were divided into two groups: 22 students in the experimental group (using podcasts) and 22 students in the control group (not using podcast). Although all participants completed both pre-tests and post-tests, only the experimental group provided their feedback on using podcasts and suggestions for optimal performance. The researcher used a quasi-experimental method with the experimental group and designed podcast listening exercises using materials from platforms such as YouTube and Spotify, which were relevant to the topics covered in class. Research findings showed significant improvements in students' listening skills, with the experimental group outperforming the control group. Additionally, data collected from questionnaires and tests underwent rigorous analysis to provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of podcasts on listening skills and students' learning experiences. The study also offers recommendations to optimize the integration of podcasts into language learning, making them more effective, engaging, and accessible while mitigating potential implementation challenges.