A Prospective Study for Exploring Saudi EFL Learners’ Strategic Listening Skills through Netflix from Teachers’ Perspectives

Abstract

The future of technology use in EFL classrooms is an important subject to investigate in future study because Saudi Vision 2030 is a shift toward modernity and openness to the rest of the world; as English is a global language, the effective use of English is essential to achieving this purpose, and it is by developing its skills with a significant emphasis on listening proficiency. The study aimed to explore how Netflix will impact Saudi EFL learners’ strategic listening skills in the future from the teachers’ perspectives. This research’s significance lies in its alignment with the evolving educational paradigms and the increasing reliance on technology for language instruction; the study specifically sought to understand how the incorporation of Netflix might influence learners’ SLS in the future. To achieve this aim, the study involved ninety-six male and female faculty members from Saudi EFL university departments, selected based on their experience in teaching English and familiarity with digital educational tools. A mixed-methods questionnaire was designed and applied to collect the participants’ views on how Netflix will enhance the students’ SLS in the future. The study revealed high expectations about the role of Netflix in promoting learners’ SLS in the future.