EXPLORING THE USE OF BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) IN LISTENING SKILLS LEARNING PROCESS

Septiyanto, 2025. Exploring the Use of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
In Listening Skills Learning Process. (Supervised by Judith Ratu Tandi Arrang,
M.Pd. and Dr. Selvi Panggua,M.Pd.).
This study aims to explore how EFL students at UKI Toraja perceive the
use of BBC materials in listening skills learning process. Using a qualitative
approach, the research involved ten students who were selected purposefully
based on their active use of BBC media, including the website, podcasts, and
YouTube channels. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed
to identify main themes related to their experiences, benefits, challenges, and
strategies in using BBC materials.
The results show that most students have positive experiences and high
motivation in using BBC materials as a learning resource for listening. Students
reported the authenticity, variety of topics, and the availability of transcripts and
subtitles, which help them understand content, expand their vocabulary, and
practice with different English accents. However, the main challenges they faced
include fast speaking speed, diverse accents, and limited features in some
materials. The strategies they used include repeated listening, note-taking of new
vocabulary, and group discussions to deepen their understanding.
This study highlights the importance of using authentic materials like BBC
in listening lessons for students and suggests recommendations for teachers to
implement pre-listening instructions, group discussions, and audio-based question
practices using BBC materials to enhance learning effectiveness. The research is
hoped to contribute to the development of listening learning methods based on
authentic media in higher education.