TECHNIQUES FOR DEVELOPING LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Abstract

Listening comprehension is a fundamental component of foreign language acquisition, as it enables learners to understand spoken language in authentic communication contexts. The development of listening skills requires the application of effective techniques that address learners’ cognitive, linguistic, and strategic needs. This abstract explores various techniques for developing listening comprehension, including pre-listening activities, while-listening strategies, and post-listening tasks. Special attention is given to the use of authentic audio materials, interactive listening exercises, repetition, note-taking, and the integration of multimedia resources. The study highlights the importance of learner-centered approaches, scaffolding, and metacognitive strategy training in improving listening proficiency. The findings suggest that systematic and varied listening techniques significantly enhance learners’ ability to comprehend spoken discourse, improve pronunciation awareness, and increase overall communicative competence.