Investigating the Impact of Transparent Language Online on L2 Listening Outcomes

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Listening proficiency, second language, technology integration, Transparent Language Online, Web-delivered language learning platform

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of Transparent Language Online (TLO) on L2 listening outcomes at the tertiary level. The participants (N = 1,000) were L2 learners who had diverse cultural, linguistic and technological backgrounds and displayed major disparities in their English language skills. They had minimal to no prior proficiency in English listening skills. Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) listening tests were used to collect data. The data gathered were statistically analyzed to address the research questions and examine statistical hypotheses. Using TLO, the learners reached the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels B1 intermediate or B2 upper intermediate in listening. No other skills were examined. The findings indicate that Transparent Language can be an effective Web-delivered platform for improving L2 listening.

Author Biographies

  • Dr. Muhammad Asif, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

    Muhammad Asif is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. His research interests include declaratively accelerated blended learning, learning technologies, quantitative research methods, second language acquisition, and Web-delivered language learning platforms.

  • Dr. Muhammad Sheeraz, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

    Muhammad Sheeraz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Head of the Centre of Excellence for Modern Languages, and co-editor of the Journal of Contemporary Poetics at the International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. His publications include his Urdu novel, Sasa; five books of literary and academic translation; and various academic articles in well-acclaimed journals.

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Published

2024-03-18

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2024): CALL-EJ

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Research Articles

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How to Cite

Investigating the Impact of Transparent Language Online on L2 Listening Outcomes. (2024). Computer-Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal, 25(1), 1-22. https://callej.org/index.php/journal/article/view/81