Mixcloud app and the listening skill

Abstract

Technology continues to grow in importance as a tool for learning and teachers adapted classroom activities to enhance the language learning process. The aim of this investigation was to analyze the influence of Mixcloud app in the listening skills. The students who participated in this research were 17 students from eighth grade at “La Granja” school. This research regards teaching and learning of the English language focused on listening skills. This work remarks the relationship between two variables and the influence on students’ listening skills. Standardized Flyers A2 exam was applied as a pre- and post-test to obtain the results of listening comprehension skills. Then, participants were exposed to develop listening activities on the “Mixcloud” app with a total of 5 synchronous sessions for two weeks. The listening activities were student-centered since learners had to be active part of the development of the activities. Consequently, a post-test exam was applied to measure sub-skills such as: listening for gist, listening for specific information, and listening for details. Statistical data was carried out with the SPSS software to measure numerical data. Main findings state Mixcloud app improved learners listening skills significantly. Therefore, a survey focused on the Mixcloud app was applied to know the impact of this app on students’ perceptions.