Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026)

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS IN DEVELOPING LISTENING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) STUDENTS

Articles
Published 2026-02-22
Dilobar Azimova
Lecturer at the Department of World Languages, Kokand University
Yoqutxon Salohiddinova
Student at Kokand University
PDF

Keywords

EFL, higher education, listening comprehension, audiovisual materials, digital technologies, cognitive load.

How to Cite

Azimova, D., & Salohiddinova , Y. (2026). THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS IN DEVELOPING LISTENING COMPREHENSION SKILLS OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) STUDENTS. Journal of Scientific Research of Uzbek Scholars, 1(2), 48-52. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18731064
ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver AMA

Download Citation

Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX

Abstract

This study explores the positive impact of YouTube videos on improving the listening comprehension skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. In an era of rapid digital technology advancement, audiovisual materials have become essential in foreign language acquisition. The research employs a quantitative approach, analyzing survey data collected from students. The results indicate that YouTube videos significantly enhanced students' listening comprehension skills and were found to be highly effective.

PDF

References

1. Benson, P. (2015). Autonomy in Language Learning (Language Education Beyond the Classroom). Routledge.

2. Krashen, S. D. (1985). The Input Hypothesis: Issues and Implications. Laredo Publishing Company.

3. Mayer, R. E. (2009). Multimedia Learning (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press.

4. Paivio, A. (1971). Imagery and Verbal Processes. Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

5. Council of Europe (2001). Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): Learning, teaching, assessment. Cambridge University Press.