The Effectiveness of Listening to Music on Learning English as a Foreign Language on UAD English Literature Students

Abstract

Music serves as a valuable tool for enhancing English language proficiency. By incorporating music into their learning practices, students can improve their listening comprehension and overall speaking abilities. The present study aims to investigate the impact of listening to music on English language acquisition among English literature students as foreign language learners. Employing quantitative research methods, the researchers utilized a questionnaire as the data collection instrument, gathering responses from 6 English literature students at University of Ahmad Dahlan. The conclusion of the analysis is supported by the significant regression test result of 0.596, indicating an R-squared value that falls within the range of significant numbers. Consequently, the frequency of listening to music directly correlates with its effectiveness in influencing English language proficiency. It is important to acknowledge that other factors also contribute to English learning outcomes, including individual factors, social factors and instructional factors.