ENGLISH LISTENING COMPREHENSION OF SECOND YEAR STUDENTS: DIFFICULTIES AND STRATEGIES

This study investigates the challenges second-year English language students face in developing listening comprehension skill. Through a questionnaire survey, the research identifies key obstacles such as limited vocabulary, unfamiliar accents, cultural differences, and the speed of speech, all of which hinder effective listening. The study also examines the strategies students employ, including note-taking, listening to audio materials repeatedly, and contextual guessing. The findings underscore the need for targeted teaching methods to address these specific challenges and improve students' listening proficiency. The research offers valuable insights for educators to design more effective listening comprehension activities that can better support second-year learners in overcoming listening barriers.