THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRE-, WHILE-, AND POST-LISTENING ACTIVITIES IN ENHANCING LISTENING COMPREHENSION

This study examines the impact of pre-, while-, and post-listening activities on improving listening comprehension in ESL/EFL classrooms. Grounded in research and pedagogical theories, it highlights creative techniques and strategies for each stage of listening instruction. These stages help engage learners, scaffold comprehension, and consolidate understanding, making listening tasks more effective. Our analysis integrates insights from various scholarly works, emphasizing the necessity of structured listening activities and their implications for both students and educators. Practical recommendations are provided for implementing these stages in language instruction.