<![CDATA[English Story with Audio is a downloadable and playable audio-based learning application featuring recordings by native speakers. This application is used by teachers to improve students’ listening comprehension. The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) whether or not there was a significant improvement of the ninth graders' listening achievement at MTs Negeri 1 Palembang using English Story with Audio Application, and (2) whether or not there was a significant difference on listening achievement between the ninth graders of MTs Negeri 1 Palembang who were taught using English Story with Audio Application and those who were not. This study used a quasi-experimental design involving 60 students, divided equally into experimental and control groups. Listening tests were given before and after the treatment. Data were analyzed using paired and independent sample t-tests through SPSS. The results showed significant improvement. In the experimental group, 43.3% of students achieved an “Excellent” level, while only 20% in the control group reached the average level. The application proved effective, interactive, and a modern alternative for teaching listening skills at the junior high school level]]>
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