Impact of the ‘Listen and Draw’ Technique on Students’ Listening Skills in EFL Contexts

Abstract

Improving students’ listening skills remains a key objective in English language education. This study examined the effectiveness of the ‘Listen and Draw’ technique, which combines auditory and visual processing by requiring learners to produce drawings based on audio descriptions. Using a quantitative quasi-experimental design, the research compared the listening achievement of students taught with this technique to those receiving conventional instruction. Post-test results showed a higher mean score for the experimental group (M=87.14) than for the control group (M=72.86). An independent-samples t-test confirmed that the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The findings suggest that the ‘Listen and Draw’ technique can significantly enhance listening comprehension in EFL contexts and may serve as a valuable instructional strategy.