Listening comprehension for “business English” students : obstacles, needs, and strategies
Author
Source
International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2020), pp.36-46, 11 p.
Publisher
Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development
Publication Date
2020-01-31
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
English Language and Literature
Abstract EN
This study is carried out with business English freshmen at the faculty of Economics in Meknes, Morocco, with the aim of exploring their needs as regards listening.
To this end, a questionnaire was administered to 153 first-year “business English” students.
The study reveals that listening still remains a neglected skill in the Moroccan formal learning context.
As a result, students face many difficulties to get the proper meaning of the listening input.
Accordingly, the paper puts forward some teaching strategies and stresses the importance of authentic materials that would help boost students’ listening skills.
It also underscores the importance of the listening skill during academic learning as well as in professional career, especially in relation to international business.
Ultimately, an intercultural listening course is highly recommended to help students communicate with English-speaking people from different cultures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sikal, Khadijah. 2020. Listening comprehension for “business English” students : obstacles, needs, and strategies. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation،Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.36-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1498860
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sikal, Khadijah. Listening comprehension for “business English” students : obstacles, needs, and strategies. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation Vol. 3, no. 1 (2020), pp.36-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1498860
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sikal, Khadijah. Listening comprehension for “business English” students : obstacles, needs, and strategies. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation. 2020. Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.36-46.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1498860
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 43
Record ID
BIM-1498860