Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Non-English Majors’ Listening Skill Acquisition at an English Centre in Vietnam
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https://doi.org/10.54855/ijli.25441Keywords:
listening skill acquisition, non-English majors, intrinsic factors, extrinsic factors, correlationAbstract
Listening is a fundamental skill and also the most challenging one for EFL learners. This study explores intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect English listening skill acquisition among non-English majors at an English centre in Vietnam. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design, the study conducted a five-point Likert questionnaire with 264 survey respondents, using correlational and regression analyses to examine and predict the relationships between learner-related factors and listening skill acquisition among learners. The analysis focused on seven variables, namely motivation, cognitive ability, language proficiency, learning strategies, teacher practices, classroom resources, and out-of-class exposure. The results showed that motivation, language proficiency, and out-of-class exposure were the strongest predictors of listening skill acquisition. The paper concludes with actionable suggestions for improving EFL listening instruction and learner engagement.
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