Integrating Spotify in Teaching English Listening Skills: Exploring The Benefits and Challenges

Rahma Meisa

Abstract


In recent times, the advent of digital technology has revolutionized our modes of communication, learning, and interaction with the world. Technology offers numerous advantages and serves as an appealing and effective tool for educators in their teaching endeavors. Students now have the opportunity to harness the potential of technology, including platforms like Spotify, as a means of enhancing their learning experiences. The objective of this study is to explore the advantages and obstacles associated with utilizing the Spotify application for the purpose of teaching English listening skills through analyzing existing literature. The relevant articles for this research were sourced through internet search engines such as Google Scholar, Mendeley, and Publish or Perish. The examination of the gathered articles uncovered a wide range of challenges and benefits that arise when incorporating Spotify within the realm of language learning.

Keywords: Spotify Application, Teaching, Listening Skills


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26418/jefle.v4i2.74900

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