PEDAGOGICAL EFFECTIVENESS OF PODCASTING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND ITS STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Keywords:
podcast technology, English Language Teaching (ELT), communicative competence, learner autonomy, digital learning, multimedia tools, MALL, CALL.Abstract
Podcast technology has become one of the leading digital tools in contemporary
English Language Teaching (ELT), providing authentic language materials and supporting
student-centered learning. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the technical
and didactic features of podcasting technology using descriptive and analytical methods.
The findings indicate that podcasting contributes to the development of students’ listening
comprehension, speaking skills, vocabulary, and communicative competence through
seven key components: authenticity, multifunctionality, relevance, multimedia and
multichannel delivery, mobility, productivity, and interactivity. The study concludes that
the systematic integration of podcasts into English language instruction enhances learner
autonomy, digital literacy, and the overall effectiveness of language acquisition.
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