The use of authentic material through WhatsApp in teaching listening skills in EFL out-of-classroom settings

Abstract

Abstract: The topic of study was improving the listening skills of English learners as a foreign language (EFL) outside the classroom, using authentic material through WhatsApp". The research provides a comprehensive understanding of the perceptions of students with an innovative approach. Mixed methods were applied, using three main instruments: surveys, observations and interviews for each class. During the process, materials were applied authentic (six videos) where students practiced listening activities via WhatsApp. The research participants were second-year students of the BGU level of public education and its teacher, this institution is located in the province Francisco De Orellana, city of La Joya De Los Sachas. The data collection instruments were interviews with teachers, surveys to students and an observation instrument. The findings reveal that the participants expressed motivation when practicing their listening skills through WhatsApp, highlighting a positive impact that provides constructive, meaningful and enjoyable learning experience, through the use of technology in learning English.