Using Microsoft’s Immersive Reader Tool to Enhance Students’ Listening Comprehension

Authors

  • Marwan Bairaqdar

Keywords:

Listening Comprehension, Bottom-Up Processing, Phonemes, Skill Development

Abstract

Listening is a fundamental aspect of acquiring a foreign language, yet it is a challenging skill for many language learners to acquire. Not only must learners grasp pronunciation nuances, rhythm, and intonation, but they also need to understand the meaning of the passage or conversation they are hearing. This article recommends using transcription of listening passages with Microsoft’s Immersive Reader tool to help foreign language learners attain higher listening proficiency levels. Specific examples of using Immersive Reader with Arabic language learners are given, and student feedback is provided.

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Published

2025-06-23

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Section

Faculty Forum