Mobile–Based Media as a Means of Fostering the Development of Listening Skills

Of the four communication abilities, listening is one of the most challenging, but compared to the other three (reading, writing, and speaking), it has gotten far less attention in English language instruction. Also, because students appear to sit quietly in class and listen to conversations, listening is frequently characterized as a passive skill. As language teachers, we work hard to establish the conditions necessary for learning and success for our students. At the same time, we confront challenges that may be damaging to the learning process. This unquestionably applies to how our students use their mobile devices. Almost all students own at least one mobile device. However, students still choose to use smart gadgets for entertainment—whether they are watching movies, listening to music, or playing video games—and it appears that they truly have no idea how to utilize them for learning. This paper will show how to use a mobile phone to teach and learn listening skills. It will do this by conducting literature research. The researcher has come to the conclusion that teaching English to students through the use of mobile devices can help them better comprehend the material being covered or contextualize it to help them apply it more effectively in conversations. Therefore, using mobile devices and other portable technology for the study is an excellent way to enhance the efficacy and quality of learning English.