The Effects of Using Videos on EFL Students´ Listening Skills

Abstract

This research synthesis focuses on analyzing the effects of using videos as a technological aid in English as a foreign language instructional settings for the teaching of the listening skill, as reported in previous studies. In addition, we have analyzed the teachers´ and students´ attitudes toward the use of this tool. During this research, twenty empirical studies were reviewed, providing valuable insights into several facets of video usage in classrooms. The majority of these studies highlight the positive effects of video integration, particularly in enhancing student listening skills. Moreover, videos also contributed to student motivation, vocabulary acquisition, and fostering better engagement during language lessons. Only one study identifies limitations stemming from teachers´ lack of training in video utilization, as well as constraints posed by classroom environments and resources. Overall, the findings affirm the efficacy of utilizing videos as a pedagogical tool, with the majority of studies demonstrating significant advancements in students´ listening skills.