College and University University Students’ Voices on Extensive Listening in English Conversation Class more

Extensive listening (EL) has been widely used for exposing students to the target language. Numerous studies have discussed the effects of EL to improve students’ listening skills; however, a few concentrate on how EL affects speaking skills. This research investigated EL potential in developing students’ English-speaking skills. 24 Indonesian university students’ were exposed to EL by listening to one graded e-book and recording their thoughts related to the audio file for one semester. Data, coming from students’ weekly EL log assignments and online open-ended questionnaires, were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results show that most students have benefited from EL in terms of expressing ideas, improving fluency, and developing confidence. Additionally, all students agree to include EL as one supporting activity in the conversation class. Overall, students’ EL experiences and EL effect on their English speaking skills will be discussed in the presentation.