Original article | International Journal of Language and Education Research 2024, Vol. 6(2) 122-141
Listening Difficulties Experienced By A1 Level Learners Learning Turkish as a Foreign Language
Oytun Yarar & Dilek Fidan
pp. 122 - 141 | Manu. Number: MANU-2405-09-0001.R1
Published online: August 30, 2024 | Number of Views: 94 | Number of Download: 34
Abstract
The subject of this study, which pertains to the listening skill in foreign language education, aims to investigate the listening difficulties experienced by A1 level learners who are learning Turkish as a foreign language. To achieve this aim, the "Model of Listening Difficulties Experienced by A1 Level Learners Learning Turkish as a Foreign Language ", which was prepared by compiling similar studies in the literature and consists of perception, parsing, grammar, task and strategy use dimensions, was used. The model was applied to a total of 96 (57 male and 39 female) learners using the correlational design. While there are statistically significant differences in the perception, parsing and task dimensions of the Model, there is no significant difference in the strategy use and grammar dimensions According to the research results, gender variable has not had an impact on listening difficulties. On the other hand, age and native language variables were found to be statistically significant. In the light of these findings, it has been revealed that learners' metacognitive awareness should be increased, teachers should take a more active role in the process, and listening activities should be prepared to reinforce listening skills rather than testing knowledge.
Keywords: Model of listening problems, skill of listening, teaching listening
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