JOURNAL OF ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): J-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic

Students’ Perception of Using Podcasts to Improve Listening Skills at the 3rd Semester Students of English Department at Universitas Bandar Lampung

Yanuar Dwi Prastyo (Universitas Bandar Lampung)
Ajeng Dianingsih (Universitas Bandar Lampung)
Siti Farhana (Universitas Bandar Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2023

Abstract

The process of developing listening skills involves capturing the speaker's words, grasping their intended message, and encompassing the roles of both speaker and listener, along with the auditory aspect. This study aims to investigate how students perceive the use of podcasts for enhancing listening skills among 3rd semester students in the English Department of Universitas Bandar Lampung. Employing qualitative methods, the research was conducted with a participant group of 34 students from the university's English Department. Data collection encompassed surveys and interviews involving 5 students. The collected data was analyzed by merging insights from both the surveys and interviews. The findings demonstrate noticeable enhancements in students' listening skills through the integration of podcasts as a learning medium. Consequently, students' viewpoints regarding podcast utilization for improving listening skills exhibited advancements in effectiveness and distinctiveness. Students expressed appreciation for the captivating and informative nature of this learning medium.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jshmic

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English for Academic (J-SHMIC) is English Study Program Journal of Teacher Training and Education Faculty at Islamic University of Riau. It publishes manuscripts in printed and online versions within the fields of English Language Teaching and learning, Applied Linguistics, and ...