҆Investigating teacher's views and perceptions about listening comprehension difficulties encountered by sudanese university students

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 questionnaire for (30) Sudanese University teachers.

To analyze the data the researcher used the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS).The findings of the study revealed that EFL Sudanese university students encounter listening comprehension difficulties when they listen to English.

In the light of the findings of the study, the researcher recommended that university textbooks need to give more attention to listening skills and strategies, 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.