Những khó khăn trong kĩ năng nghe và chiến lược cải thiện kĩ năng nghe cho sinh viên Khoa Tiếng Anh chuyên ngành tại Trường Đại học Hà Nội

Tóm tắt

Listening comprehension is a fundamental skill in foreign language learning, essential for effective communication and successful task completion. However, first-year students in the English for Specific Purposes Department (ESPD) at Hanoi University generally face significant challenges in this area, which hinders their overall language proficiency. This study adopts a mixed method approach to investigate specific difficulties these students encounter and to propose strategies for improvement. Quantitative data, collected through surveys and listening assessments, highlights key challenges such as inferring the meanings of unfamiliar words, identifying main ideas, and understanding diverse regional accents. Qualitative data, obtained from focus group discussions during listening lessons, provides deeper insights into these difficulties. Additionally, external factors such as ambient noise and inadequate listening equipment are discussed. Based on the findings, the study proposes targeted interventions, including contextual guessing, recognizing discourse markers, and employing effective note-taking strategies. This paper also acknowledges the limitations such as sample size constraints and its focus on academic settings. Future research should expand the scope, integrate technology-based learning solutions, and explore real-life listening contexts to enhance students’ adaptability and language skills.