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Investigating EFL Undergraduate Learners' Preferred Input and Tasks for Extensive Listening in Digital Learning Rizaldy Hanifa; Honesty Yonanda Ayudhia; Devy Kurnia Alamsyah; Andri Wardana; Siti Rahimah Yusra
Lingua Didaktika: Jurnal Bahasa dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Vol 19, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : English Department FBS UNP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ld.v19i2.133294

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This study investigates university students' preferences regarding listening inputs and tasks in Extensive Listening (EL) activities within an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context, emphasizing the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on language acquisition. The main objective was to identify engaging and effective English Language inputs and tasks that facilitate language comprehension. Data were collected from 217 EFL students in the English Language and Literature Department at a state university in West Sumatera using an online questionnaire consisting of 63 closed-ended items, which were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The findings indicate a preference among students for well-organized materials, a moderate speech rate, and exposure to various accents. Students found familiar topics and concrete information easier to comprehend; however, they valued the intellectual engagement provided by abstract or novel themes. Learners appreciated visual aids and acknowledged the cognitive advantages of audio-only exercises, highlighting the importance of a balanced approach in educational design. These insights indicate that educators ought to integrate explicit instruction with opportunities for independent learning by providing a range of listening materials suited to various comprehension levels. To improve engagement and learning outcomes, English Language activities must incorporate both familiar and innovative content, along with diverse linguistic elements that challenge and support the development of students' listening skills. This approach may cultivate a more dynamic, ICT-enhanced learning environment that effectively enhances EFL listening proficiency.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru Bahasa Asing dalam Mengimplementasikan Extensive Reading/Tadoku di SMA Nurul Ikhlas Haq, Maulluddul; Addina, Ainul; Ramadhani, Syafitri; Rosita, Nur; Ayudhia, Honesty Yonanda; Despiani, Dian Lestari; Ariesty, Nadya Bethazel; Khairani, Refy Faustina
ABDI HUMANIORA: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Humaniora Vol 7, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/abdihumaniora.v7i2.136459

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The teacher competency-development training on the use of extensive reading/Tadoku has the potential to enhance teachers’ knowledge and motivation in applying this approach to support the improvement of students’ foreign-language literacy. This activity was carried out at SMA Nurul Ikhlas, Tanah Datar Regency, involving 14 foreign-language teachers. It aimed to provide participants with knowledge on how to implement extensive reading in foreign-language instruction, as well as how to utilize available print and digital learning resources. The training employed a method consisting of 70% theoretical exposition and 30% classroom demonstration in a Japanese-language class. Data were collected through four-point Likert-scale questionnaires and open-ended questions, and analyzed using descriptive quantitative methods and qualitative thematic analysis. The results indicate that the majority of participants experienced an increase in knowledge and insight related to the approach and found the materials relevant to the challenges faced in their classrooms. Most participants also reported feeling motivated and capable of applying the approach in their own teaching. It is concluded that the extensive reading/Tadoku training was effective in expanding teachers’ knowledge and understanding, thereby contributing to enhanced teacher competence in achieving foreign-language literacy goals