EXPLORING DAILY DICTATION APP TO IMPROVE LISTENING SKILLS FOR NON-ENGLISH MAJORS AT A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This study investigates how the Daily Dictation app helps students at a private institution who are non-English majors improve their English listening
abilities. Although listening is an essential part of learning a language, it is always considered very challenging, particularly for non-English majors. With regular
practice and instant feedback, the Daily Dictation app offers a useful and approachable way to enhance listening comprehension. This study used a mixed
methods approach, integrating quantitative data from pre-test and post-test with qualitative feedback collected from student surveys. The findings show that
consistent app use greatly improves student listening skills, increases student confidence, and encourages higher engagement with the course topics. The results
of the study suggest that using smartphone applications such as Daily Dictation can support students' English listening and improve their English listening skills.
Future research directions and implications for instructional design are also included in the study.