The Best Practice of Listening Learning for Beginners

Abstract

This study analyzes Arabic listening learning in the Saudi Electronic University program. This program has been designed based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages standards. This study is a qualitative study, and the object of the study is listening learning for beginners in the Arabic-Online.Net Saudi Electronic University program. The research data is an istima'/listening learning program for beginners (A1), which is learning at levels 1,2, and 3 in the "Arabic-Online.Net" website of Saudi Electronic University. The data were obtained through participatory observation and documentation. The collected data will be analyzed using Goffman's Framing analysis to see the construction of learning materials in forming student understanding. The results of the study indicate that listening learning for beginners in the "Arabic-Online.net" program is in line with the CEFR A1 standard. Among them are 1) being able to understand simple expressions or phrases, 2) being able to introduce oneself or others, and being able to ask or answer questions about personal information, 3) being able to interact simply, speak slowly, and use easy language, and 4) based on framing analysis, it was found that the framing of content and material showed positive framing, although in technical framing, some negative framing was found, such as speed of speech and availability of supporting features for beginners.