Effectiveness of Creating Awareness about English Language Skills and Learning Strategies to Enhance Listening Competence of ESL Learners in Rural Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu – A Primary Research Study

Gali Christu Raj*, Ramesh Govindarajan**, Justin James***, Lalitha Justin****
*-*** University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Nizwa, Oman.
**** Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Periodicity:April - June'2025
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.15.2.21528

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of a comprehensive intervention aimed at improving the listening skills of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners in rural government colleges in Tamil Nadu, India. It addresses the rural students' barriers to developing communicative competence, especially in listening, through awareness-building sessions, teacher training programs, and establishing an English club. A mixed-method approach, including pre- and post- intervention tests, was used to assess the impact of the intervention. Although a minimal improvement across most groups was found, some students in specific groups with targeted support showed significant development. It also highlights the importance of addressing the unique challenges rural learners face. Those challenges include limited access to resources and insufficient teacher training. The research recommendations demand the implementation of refined intervention strategies, technology integration, and the expansion of the duration of intervention programs to ensure the desired impact. It emphasizes the need for a scalable and adaptable model for improving English language proficiency in rural areas.

Keywords

Rural Learners, Listening Skills, Communicative Competence, Language Intervention, Teacher Training.

How to Cite this Article?

Raj, G. C., Govindarajan, R., James, J., and Justin, L. (2025). Effectiveness of Creating Awareness about English Language Skills and Learning Strategies to Enhance Listening Competence of ESL Learners in Rural Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu – A Primary Research Study. i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching, 15(2), 34-43. https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.15.2.21528

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