Students’ Perception of Using Podcasts to Improve Listening Skill

This study examines students’ perceptions of using podcasts as a tool to improve their listening skills while learning English. The aim of the research is to examine how students view English podcasts and to find out which types of podcasts are most preferred by students to improve their listening s...

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Main Authors: Anisah Anisah, Ziad Muhammad, Chairina Nasir
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Language:English
Published: Universitas Syiah Kuala 2025-07-01
Series:English Education Journal: Jurnal Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Pengembangan Pengajaran Bahasa
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Online Access:https://jurnal.usk.ac.id/EEJ/article/view/46736
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description This study examines students’ perceptions of using podcasts as a tool to improve their listening skills while learning English. The aim of the research is to examine how students view English podcasts and to find out which types of podcasts are most preferred by students to improve their listening skills. The study was conducted among English students at Universitas Syiah Kuala and focused on the class of 2021. The research methodology included collecting data through surveys and analyzing students’ preferences and usage patterns of podcasts. The results show that students perceive podcasts as a useful medium for improving listening comprehension due to their accessibility and the variety of content available. The study also highlights the types of podcasts that the students preferred most for language learning. The researchers found three types of podcasts that students think have more impact on their learning: 82.27% for the interview type, followed by the storytelling type with a score of 81.36% and the third favorite type of podcast is the conversation podcast with a score of 80.45%. These three podcast types are the most preferred podcasts for students in improving their listening skills, which could inform future educational practices and curriculum development. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge related to integrating digital media in language learning and offers educators practical insights into using podcasts in improving listening skills.
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spelling doaj-art-cdd88c8edf0e40c9b477fe23a43e49392025-08-20T03:35:32ZengUniversitas Syiah KualaEnglish Education Journal: Jurnal Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Pengembangan Pengajaran Bahasa2085-37503025-97892025-07-0116313714910.24815/eej.v16i3.4673621026Students’ Perception of Using Podcasts to Improve Listening SkillAnisah Anisah0Ziad Muhammad1Chairina Nasir2Universitas Syiah KualaUniversitas Syiah KualaUniversitas Syiah KualaThis study examines students’ perceptions of using podcasts as a tool to improve their listening skills while learning English. The aim of the research is to examine how students view English podcasts and to find out which types of podcasts are most preferred by students to improve their listening skills. The study was conducted among English students at Universitas Syiah Kuala and focused on the class of 2021. The research methodology included collecting data through surveys and analyzing students’ preferences and usage patterns of podcasts. The results show that students perceive podcasts as a useful medium for improving listening comprehension due to their accessibility and the variety of content available. The study also highlights the types of podcasts that the students preferred most for language learning. The researchers found three types of podcasts that students think have more impact on their learning: 82.27% for the interview type, followed by the storytelling type with a score of 81.36% and the third favorite type of podcast is the conversation podcast with a score of 80.45%. These three podcast types are the most preferred podcasts for students in improving their listening skills, which could inform future educational practices and curriculum development. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge related to integrating digital media in language learning and offers educators practical insights into using podcasts in improving listening skills.https://jurnal.usk.ac.id/EEJ/article/view/46736english podcastlistening skillstudents’ perception
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Students’ Perception of Using Podcasts to Improve Listening Skill
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listening skill
students’ perception
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title_short Students’ Perception of Using Podcasts to Improve Listening Skill
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listening skill
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