A Study of English Listening Strategies Applied by Technological University Students

Listening ability is one of the important skills in foreign language learning. Among four language skills, researches show that listening skill is employed most frequently. Therefore, strategies for listening and the ability to use them effectively are particularly significant in language learning. This study intended to investigate the listening strategies employed by university students in Taiwan. There were 239 technological university students attended this study. The questionnaire consists of 30 questions including the metacognitive strategies, cognitive strategies, social and affective strategies. The findings indicated that most students were still unable to apply the strategies properly in EFL listening and needed guidance from instructors. The results of this study provide references for both educators and learners to evaluate their teaching and learning listening experiences in the classroom as well as the application in daily communication.