USING PODCAST TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING LISTENING SKILLS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Keywords:
Podcast technology, listening comprehension,, foreign language teaching,, interactive learning,, audio-visual materials, communicative competence,, Web 2.0 tools,Abstract
The article investigates the use of podcast technology as an innovative tool for teaching listening skills in foreign language classes. It examines the didactic potential of audio and audiovisual podcasts, their classification, and pedagogical functions in fostering comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and communicative competence. The study presents empirical research conducted with first-year students at the Academic Lyceum of the Uzbek State University of World Languages. The research involved pre-listening, listening, and post-listening stages, integrating interactive tasks such as vocabulary clarification, gap-filling exercises, and project-based activities. Results demonstrate that podcasts enhance students’ motivation, facilitate authentic language exposure, and significantly improve listening comprehension. The study concludes that podcasting is an effective, versatile, and accessible method for developing listening skills in foreign language education.
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