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A Study of the Discussion Method's Impact on English Language Learners' Listening Comprehension Skills at Andhra University (2020)
Dr Somanchi Sai Kuma
JCR. 2020: 4597-4610
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to determine if using a discussion-based approach to teaching language helped students at English's Andhra University College improve their English listening comprehension. The study used a quasi-experimental design, and the research instrument was developed by the author specifically to evaluate listeners' capacity to understand spoken language. Sixty (60) male and female students from Andhra University College were selected at random to participate in this study for the 2019-2020 academic year. Thirty male and female students were randomly assigned to the experimental group, which studied using the discussion technique, and the control group, which studied using the status quo. Based on the results of the listening skills test, the research found that the experimental group outperformed the control group statistically. Based on the results, the researcher suggested more research into the introduction of alternative teaching techniques as well as training instructors to use the discussion style while teaching English
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