Investigating EFL learners’ attitudes towards using English podcasts for enhancing their listening skills Case study: First-year Master Students of English at the University of Ghardaia

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the attitudes of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners towards using English podcasts as a tool to enhance their listening skills. Listening is a crucial aspect of language acquisition, and the emergence of podcasts presents a new avenue for learners to develop their listening skills. By understanding EFL learners' attitudes towards podcasts, valuable insights can be gained into their preferences and help devlop effective listening strategies.This study was conducted at the University of Ghardaia with the first-year master students of English. A descriptive research was employed, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Questionnaires were administered to 40 students, while interviews were conducted with 6 teachers. The results indicated that the majority of EFL learners are in favour of using English podcasts to develop their listening skills. Key words: ,