An Experiment Using Task-Based Approach in English Listening Teaching in A Junior High School

Abstract

Abstract. Aiming to explore if the application of Task-based Approach (TBA) to the junior high school English listening teaching in EFLT will be effective in improving the learners' English listening proficiency, increasing their interest and confidence in English listening learning and helping them form the good habit of listening and grasp certain listening methods, the author carried out an experiment in two grade-one classes with similar number of students and similar English level within 32 weeks. The program carried out between the experiment class and the control class. It consisted of pre-test, post-test and questionnaires. The findings of the experiment showed that TBA helps to motivate students and stimulate their interest, confidence, and learning motivation. The students formed better habit of listening and grasped correct listening methods.