EFL Lecturers - Students Perception: The Use Of Spotify Application In Listening Skills Of EFL Classroom

Muh. Ikhsan; Andi Sadapotto; Nurul Faradillah; Ibrahim Manda

Authors

Muh. Ikhsan Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang
Andi Sadapotto UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SIDENRENG RAPPANG
Nurul Faradillah Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang
Ibrahim Manda Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang

Keywords:

Spotify, Listening Skills, EFL Students, Perception, Digital Learning Tools

Abstract

This study explores the perceptions of EFL lecturers and students at the English Education Department of UMS Rappang regarding the use of the Spotify application in improving English listening skills. As technology increasingly integrates into education, Spotify emerges as a widely used digital platform offering music and podcast content that can support autonomous and engaging learning. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method, involving observation sheets, questionnaires, and interviews with fourth-semester students and lecturers teaching listening courses.

Findings revealed that both students and lecturers held generally positive perceptions toward the use of Spotify. Students reported that Spotify provided a more flexible, accessible, and enjoyable learning experience, helping them engage more actively with listening materials. Lecturers acknowledged Spotify’s potential as a supplementary tool, noting its wide variety of authentic content and ease of use, although they emphasized the need for integration with formal learning strategies. While some limitations were noted such as the lack of educational features like transcripts Spotify was still seen as a valuable addition to the EFL listening classroom. This study concludes that Spotify contributes significantly to creating a more engaging and effective listening learning experience for EFL students.

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