Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros
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Item Animated Films and Listening Comprehension(Universidad Técnica de Ambato-Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la educación -Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros, 2025-07-01) Merlo Checa Nayeli Giovanna; Silva Valencia Juan Carlos; Universidad Técnica de Ambato-Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la educación -Carrera de Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y ExtranjerosThis descriptive study examined the perspectives of A2-level EFL students from the Language Center at the Technical University of Ambato regarding the use of animated films to enhance listening comprehension. A total of 68 students (35 females and 33 males) participated. The research employed a mixed-methods approach and used a 21-item Likert-scale questionnaire to collect quantitative and qualitative data. The instrument was validated by five experts, showing high reliability through Cronbach’s Alpha (0.941) and Aiken’s V (1.0). The study aimed to identify the most frequently used types and genres of animated films in EFL classrooms, the listening subskills practiced, and the strategies students used while watching these films. Findings revealed that 3D animated films such as Toy Story and The Grinch were the most preferred due to their realistic visuals, engaging plots, and easy accessibility. Genres like comedy, action, and familyoriented films were the most common, as they provided enjoyable content that reduced anxiety and boosted student motivation. Students reported improvement in listening subskills, especially extensive and intensive listening, as well as listening for specific information. They frequently applied cognitive and metacognitive strategies, including inferencing, self-monitoring, and planning. Affective and social strategies also played an important role by promoting emotional engagement and collaborative learning. In conclusion, the study highlights the strong pedagogical value of animated films as authentic, engaging tools that foster listening comprehension in EFL contexts. It recommends integrating a variety of animated styles and genres in language classrooms to enhance learner autonomy, motivation, and listening proficiency.