ENHANCING LISTENING SKILLS OF STUDENTS USING AUDIOLINGUAL APPROACH FOR PHONETIC SYMBOL ACQUISITION

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Phonetic symbols play a crucial role in linguistics as they aid in both pronunciation and spelling of words, facilitating easier recognition and understanding. In a recent study, these symbols were utilized to provide clear guidance and comprehension of English words to students. Employed within the framework of the audio-lingual method, which emphasizes repetition, memorization, and drills through auditory media. Its aim was to enhance students' listening skills through the application of phonetic symbols. Observation and testing were the primary instruments used, with results indicating that students were more adept at identifying spoken words when aided by phonetic symbols. Additionally, the test results revealed a significant improvement, with 75% of the students achieving a passing grade, surpassing the research's target threshold. This success demonstrates the effectiveness of in enhancing students' listening skills.