Assessing the Level of Students’ Listening Proficiency in English Language at Intermediate Level

Abstract

The study entitled, “Assessing the Level of Students Listening Proficiency in English Language at Intermediate Level”. The objectives of study were; to assess the level of listening proficiency in English at intermediate level, to measure students' understanding about English grammar, vocabulary, fluency and pronunciation at intermediate level and to recommend effective teaching strategies for students at intermediate level. The study was survey and descriptive in nature. The quantitative as well as qualitative (QUAN-qual) method was used. The explanatory sequential approach was adopted. Population of the study comprised; English teachers of public and private colleges serving in District Rahim Yar Khan. The sampling of study comprised 16 college of public private sector from Tehsil Liaquatpur and Khanpur from District Rahim Yar Khan. 80 English teachers of public private sector from Tehsils Liaquat pur and Khanpur and 370 college students of public private sector from Tehsil Liaquatpur and Khanpur. The questionnaire was focused on observing listening skills of students. The listening skill was assessed through questions, arranged in order of increasing difficulty, focusing on language learning and teaching. The validity and reliability of research tools was insured as follows. The validity of questionnaire and interview were insured through Expert’s opinion. The reliability of questionnaire was calculated through Choronbach Alpha. Findings of the study were 66% (5% teachers and 61% students) opined that they did not enjoy listening to English news. Mean score 3.15 and standard deviation 0.928 the observed variability. Furthermore, 51% (73% and 29%), support those who find it challenging to remember the information during the lesson. Mean score 3.251 and standard deviation 0.907 supported. The study concluded that the enjoyment in listening to English news may be helpful in improving proficiency in English.