ENHANCING ENGLISH LISTENING SKILLS THROUGH STORY-BASED YOUTUBE CONTENT
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Keywords: listening skills, YouTube, storytelling, EFL learners, digital learning, English language teachingAbstract
Listening is one of the most fundamental yet challenging skills in learning a
foreign language. In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, learners often
struggle to understand authentic spoken input due to limited exposure, lack of
motivation, and insufficient listening strategies. With the rapid development of digital
technologies, online platforms such as YouTube have become powerful tools for
language learning. This article explores the effectiveness of using story-based
YouTube content to enhance English listening skills among EFL learners. The study
discusses theoretical foundations of listening comprehension, the pedagogical value of
storytelling, and practical classroom applications of YouTube stories. The findings
suggest that story-based listening materials on YouTube significantly improve
learners’ listening comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation awareness,
and motivation. The article concludes that integrating YouTube stories into listening
instruction is an effective and learner-centered approach in modern English language
teaching.
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