Investigating listening comprehension difficulties encountered by Sudanese university students
Joint Authors
Ahmad, Mahmud Ali
Mahmud, Tahani Umar Musa
Source
Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 2 (31 Jan. 2020), pp.82-90, 9 p.
Publisher
Sudan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Scientific Research
Publication Date
2020-01-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study aimed at investigating listening comprehension difficulties experienced by EFL Sudanese university students.
The study adopted the descriptive analytical method, the researcher collected data by using a diagnostic test for (30) Alneelain University second year students of English Language, in the Faculty of Arts.
To analyze the data the researcher has used the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).
The findings of the study revealed that EFL Sudanese university students encounter some listening comprehension difficulties when they listen to English; they find it difficult to grasp the intended message.
Furthermore, when it comes to doing exercises based on listening, they perform be very poorly.
In light of the findings of the study, the researcher recommended that university textbooks need to give more attention to listening skills and strategies; in addition teachers should use authentic listening materials that suit the level and the needs of the students.
Moreover, teachers need to raise the students' awareness about the importance of listening comprehension in the process of foreign language learning.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmud, Tahani Umar Musa& Ahmad, Mahmud Ali. 2020. Investigating listening comprehension difficulties encountered by Sudanese university students. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies،Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.82-90.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1334961
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmud, Tahani Umar Musa& Ahmad, Mahmud Ali. Investigating listening comprehension difficulties encountered by Sudanese university students. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies Vol. 21, no. 2 (Jan. 2020), pp.82-90.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1334961
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmud, Tahani Umar Musa& Ahmad, Mahmud Ali. Investigating listening comprehension difficulties encountered by Sudanese university students. Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies. 2020. Vol. 21, no. 2, pp.82-90.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1334961
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 90
Record ID
BIM-1334961