Listening skills of Non – English Major freshmen at Dong Nai Technology University Problems and Solutions

Abstract

English has been more significant in many industries in Vietnam and throughout the world in recent years. As a result, many people find that being proficient in English makes it easier for them to study, do research, and find employment. Not only are listening skills critical, but they can also be challenging for students. The goal of the study is to identify the challenges associated with listening abilities of non - English major freshmen in order to find appropriate solutions to help learners improve their listening proficiency. The survey sample included 190 first-year students at Dong Nai Technology University. The listening test is used after learners completed the TOEIC - oriented English module. Research results show some students’ problems including (1) lack of vocabulary, (2) poor ability to recognize and distinguish sounds, (3) limited both logical thinking skills and listening techniques include making judgments, making notes, and memorization; and (4) inattention. Simultaneously, the aforementioned findings highlight some concerns that educators must address in order to assist students in developing their listening abilities.