Exploring the Awareness of Listening Comprehension Strategies and Their Influence on Iraqi EFL Students

Abstract

Listening comprehension is a crucial ability in the field of learning English as a Foreign Language, and there is much interest in the effect of various techniques on promoting this particular skill. This study examines the students' awareness, frequency of use, and the strategies' impact on performance of particular approaches to listening among a group of 100 students learning English as a foreign language. This research applied a quantitative approach using structured questionnaire as an instrument to collect data. Data analysis showed that participants use various techniques on enhancing in enhancing their understanding. The study attempts to elucidate the correlation between the implementation of these strategies and the students' outcomes of listening comprehension, providing significant perspectives for the practices of teaching English as a foreign language. It can be concluded that integration of listening comprehension strategies into EFL teaching practices empower students with practical tools and fosters a deeper understanding of their cognitive processes.