Home⇛Journal of Education and Liberal Studies⇛vol. 2 no. 1 (2025)

The Language Learning Strategies, Listening, And Reading Comprehension Skills Of First-Year Students Of Trece Martires City College In Tmc, Cavite

Baby Joy Quines

Discipline: Teacher Training

 

Abstract:

Creating an immersive language learning environment is essential for enhancing English proficiency among first-year students. Immersion programs that encourage the practical use of English have been shown to significantly improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing (Lan, 2020). While foundational literacy activities play an important role, they often fail to foster the specialized vocabulary necessary for effective academic communication. To bridge this gap, educators should implement targeted strategies like interactive listening exercises, extensive reading, and vocabulary enhancement activities. These approaches can better equip students for academic success and improve their overall communication skills in English. The goal of this study was to assess the language learning strategies, alongside listening and reading comprehension skills, of first-year students at Trece Martires City College in TMC, Cavite. This research also aims to explain the relationships among these variables and will serve as a foundational basis for an action plan focusing on enhancing language learning strategies, listening, and reading comprehension skills among first-year students at the college. The study's findings indicated an overall weighted mean of 2.89, suggesting that respondents generally agree on the effectiveness of their language learning strategies. Additionally, an overall weighted mean of 3.14 reflects that learners largely agree on the effectiveness of their listening comprehension skills, while a weighted mean of 3.29 shows a strong agreement regarding their reading comprehension abilities. The study concluded that respondents favor practical and engaging language learning strategies, such as watching TV shows and reviewing material, while demonstrating less enthusiasm for more introspective methods like diary writing. Furthermore, the respondents acknowledged the effectiveness of listening comprehension strategies that involve real-time engagement and active guessing, yet they were less supportive of strategies such as ear training and segment organization. While respondents expressed confidence in their reading comprehension skills—particularly in identifying main ideas and extracting pertinent information—they recognized the need for improvement in predictive skills and analyzing more complex sentence structures.



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