The Role of Digital Audio Tools on Language Proficiency: A Study of Learners Perspectives in Sudan

Traditional language learning techniques have changed as a result of the incorporation of audio and video books into EFL. This study examines the evolving role of these multimedia resources in EFL settings, exploring their advantages, challenges, and pedagogical implications. Some learners prefer audiobooks for passive listening, while others opt for podcasts for active learning. The study investigates which format students pick for learning English and how they perceive the benefits of these audio resources. This research highlights the potential of audiobooks and podcasts to create immersive language learning experiences that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world language use by combining theoretical concepts with practical examples. The study concludes that Students consider podcasts to be more useful than audiobooks for learning English. Podcasts and audiobooks dramatically increase listening comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Students have a stronger preference for podcasts over audiobooks. Students who are motivated to use podcasts and audiobooks demonstrate improved involvement in English learning.