The Analysis of Listening Teaching in Chinese English Major’s Viewing, Listening and Speaking Textbook: Base on Communicative Competence

With the increasing globalization of the world, English has become one of the most influential and widely used languages. Consequently, the demand for proficient English learners in China has grown, leading universities to strengthen English teaching, particularly in listening skills, which are essential for communication. As textbooks serve as fundamental resources in English education, their evaluation plays a crucial role in ensuring effective language acquisition. This study analyzes the listening section of New Horizon College English: Viewing, Listening & Speaking based on a well-established communicative competence framework. The analysis focuses on five key components of communicative competence: discourse competence, linguistic competence, actional competence, sociocultural competence, and strategic competence. The findings suggest that the textbook effectively integrates listening and communication skills, fostering students’ linguistic, discourse, and actional competence. Additionally, while the selected listening materials enhance students’ exposure to authentic language, their difficulty level may pose challenges for first-year English majors.