STUDENTS’ OPINIONS CONCERNING THE PERFORMANCE IN LISTENING IN THE ELT CLASSROOMS USING AUDIO MATERIALS AT “FATMIR BERISHA”SCHOOL IN PRIZREN (KOSOVO).

Abstract

Audio materials play an important role in the development of students when learning a second language; therefore, this study is focused on the use of audio materials for the purpose of teaching in order to develop the listening skills of students. This ability is considered as the most important held in English language learning, and audio materials are considered as one of the best techniques for exercise and improving the ability of listening, especially with students. This paper describes the theoretical and practical framework about the importance of listening skills for students and discussion on the effect of audio materials that aids to improve vocabulary,pronunciation, and even grammar, thus a high performance of listening skills. The study was limited to class 8th and 9th grade school. This study was carried out at one of the schools of Kosovo, in'' FatmirBerisha'' school in Prizren. The participants of the study were 60 students including 21 males and 39 females. According to the results of the questionnaire in this study, it can be concluded that the majority of students in this school seems to be motivated towards learning English through audio materials. Students were motivated and it was obvious they were involved in the actions of the lessons. The results of this study may also be useful for those who are interested in this field.