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English Department Students' Perceptions of Using Talk Shows as a Medium to Improve Listening Skill
This research aims to investigates the perceptions of English Department students at Universitas Riau regarding the use of talk shows as a medium to improve their listening skills. Recognizing listening as a foundational skill in language acquisition, the study highlights how talk shows is useful for improving listening skill by offering authentic exposure to various accents, conversational contexts, and vocabulary that reflect real-life communication. Employing a mixed-method explanatory sequential design, the research integrates both quantitative data from questionnaires and qualitative insights from interviews. The findings indicate that students generally perceive talk shows positively across five key indicators: language exposure, listening skill improvement, motivation and engagement, learning methods and habits, and preferences. Most respondents acknowledged that talk shows improved their comprehension of different English accents, enriched vocabulary, and enhanced listening motivation through engaging and relatable content. Despite these benefits, the study also identifies several challenges, including difficulties in understanding fast speech, unfamiliar vocabulary, and diverse accents. Nonetheless, students reported an overall positive experience and considered talk shows a useful and enjoyable supplement to traditional listening materials. The study concludes that integrating talk shows into English learning can support the development and improvement of listening skills while increasing student engagement and motivation in listening practice. It provides valuable insights for educators seeking to implement innovative, media-based strategies in EFL classrooms.
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