AN INVESTIGATION INTO DIFFICULTIES IN ENGLISH LISTENING OF FRESHMEN MAJORING IN ENGLISH AT A UNIVERSITY IN THE MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM

Authors

  • Thi Bao Dung Dang Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Van Lanh Le Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • My Nguyen Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Van Si Vo Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nhu Ngoc Hua Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v6i6.3925

Keywords:

difficulties, English listening, freshmen

Abstract

English is a very popular language in the world. However, learning a foreign language is not an easy process for learners, especially the English listening process. In fact, most learners believe that it is hard for them to master this skill. Therefore, the research “An Investigation into Difficulties in English Listening of Freshmen Majoring in English at a University in the Mekong Delta” was conducted with the purpose of helping these students to recognize clearly their own problems in English listening. Statistical data were collected from eighty-five English-majored freshmen. The main instrument of the study was a questionnaire. The findings of the research would point out the students’ difficulties in linguistics, including vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, intonation and accent; background knowledge; and difficulties from their own minds. One more notable purpose of this research is that thanks to the results, students can now solve their own problems, so that they can study better.

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Author Biographies

  • Thi Bao Dung Dang, Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Thi Bao Dung Dang is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho, Vietnam. She received her MA from Victoria University, Australia. She has just completed her PhD program on comparative linguistics at Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNUHCM-USSH). Her research interests include linguistic features of Vietnamese and English political discourse. She has been teaching English for 20 years. She specializes in Cultures of English-speaking countries, English for purposes and language skills.
  • Van Lanh Le, Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Van Lanh Le is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho, Vietnam. He received his MBA from Tay Do University and M.A from Can Tho University. He has been teaching English for 20 years. He specializes in Cultures of English-speaking countries, English for purposes and language skills. At present, he is conducting some research on topics related to test-preparation teaching and collocations.
  • My Nguyen, Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Van Si Vo is currently the deputy head of the Scientific and International Relations Department of Tay Do University, Can Tho, Vietnam. He is also the co-founder of an English center which mainly delivers courses for children and teenagers. He received his M.A of Principles and Teaching Methodology of English from Can Tho University. He has been teaching English for 19 years. He specializes in English communication and English for purposes. At present, he is interested in and conducting some research on topics related to blended learning (Moodle Platform).
  • Van Si Vo, Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Nhu Ngoc Hua is currently a lecturer at the Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho, Vietnam. She received her MBA from Tay Do University and she is studying a Master's in Linguistics at Hutech. She has been teaching for 10 years. She specializes in English for Business Office, English for Sales and Purchasing. At present, she is conducting research related to using Social Media in language teaching and learning.
  • Nhu Ngoc Hua, Faculty of Linguistics and Literature, Tay Do University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    My Nguyen has just completed her BA program. Her desire is to become a teacher of English. She is now preparing for her MA program to make her dream come true.

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2021-09-09

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