Academic listening in non-native languages. Strategies and problems for L2 students

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• DEDICATION
• LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper examines the challenges faced by L2 learners in acquiring listening skills, exploring the obstacles they encounter and proposing strategies to improve their listening proficiency. The study aims to provide insights into the difficulties experienced by L2 students in non-native language environments and to offer practical solutions for teachers to mitigate student anxieties and enhance listening comprehension.

• Listening difficulties for L2 students
• Strategies for improving listening comprehension
• Teacher strategies to alleviate student anxieties
• The importance of listening in language learning
• The role of student anxiety in language acquisition

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The paper begins by exploring the importance of listening in language acquisition, highlighting its significance for achieving proficiency in L2. It then delves into the specific challenges and frustrations experienced by L2 learners in the listening process. The study further examines the impact of student anxiety on learning, providing insights into how it affects listening comprehension. Finally, the paper proposes effective teacher strategies aimed at reducing anxiety and promoting positive learning experiences, thereby enhancing listening skills.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics include language proficiency, student anxiety, teacher methods, ESL, EFL, L2, listening skills, and language acquisition.