Factors Affecting the Listening Skill of Non-Native English Speakers

This study examines the extent of influence of the identified factors to the listening skills of non-native English speakers.Listening comprehension is a critical skill for effective communication, yet non-native speakers often encounter significant difficulties, specially when exposed to a variety of English accents.Data were collected through a survey questionnaire to non-native English speakers from diverse.The findings show that Motivation and having positive attitude towards learning English; Regular exposure to English through media, conversations, and formal education; and Supportive and resource-rich learning environment that facilitates better listening practice improvement significantly affects the listening skills of our respondents.Furthermore, the study emphasizes the positive attitude of our learners towards learning English is a crucial role in listening effectiveness and the quality of the listening environment, including the level of background noise, and clarity of audio significantly influences the listening skills of non-native English speakers in improving listening skills.Recommendations were drawn in this study, to incorporate diverse, interesting and relevant listening materials into curriculum that cater to students' interests and real world.Invest in or upgrade multimedia language labs where students can regularly engage with English media in a focused setting.Equip these labs with complete materials.Ensure that resources are regularly updated to keep content and relevant engaging.This research highlights the necessity for tailored instructional strategies to address the specific needs of non-native speakers in mastering listening skills,