Learners’ attitudes towards the use of CALL for listening enhancement

Abstract

In multimedia listening software, different digital elements (i.e. video, audio, visuals, text, animations, graphics, glossary and feedback) can be combined and delivered on the same computer screen. This enables more effectively presentation of language in different ways, which meets the needs of language learners who vary in their learning-style preferences. This study investigated 50 autonomous intermediate and upper intermediate NNSs learners' attitudes towards the use of CALL for enhancing listening-skills. The results indicate that the learners are overwhelmingly in favour of the use of CALL in self-study mode for enhancing their listening skills as a part of FLL. The learners believe that CALL can benefit them in different ways that can contribute to the enhancement of their listening.