IMPACTS OF AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES ON ENGLISH LEARNERS’LISTENING COMPREHENSION: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

This integrative review explores the impact of audio visual (AV) resources on English language learners’ listening comprehension by synthesizing findings from 155 research studies published between 2000 and 2025. The study investigates how AV materials such as videos, podcasts, and multimedia platforms—contribute to improving learners’ ability to comprehend spoken English across different educational levels and learning contexts. The review identifies key benefits of AV integration, including enhanced vocabulary retention, improved pronunciation, increased learner motivation, and more engaging, real-life language exposure. It also highlights the flexibility and personalization that AV tools offer in supporting individual learning needs. The review also addresses significant challenges, such as cognitive overload, overreliance on subtitles, and technological limitations. Methodologically, most reviewed studies employed experimental designs, but gaps remain in terms of long-term assessments, diverse learner populations, and learner perspectives. By examining both the strengths and limitations of published studies, this study provides practical implications for teachers and educators on how to effectively implement AV resources in the classroom. It concludes with recommendations for future research, emphasizing the need for empirical validation, learner-centered design, and strategic integration of emerging technologies to enhance listening comprehension in English language education.