Abstract

Listening comprehension is a fundamental language acquisition component, underpinning vocabulary development, grammatical understanding, and cultural awareness. This study examined the effectiveness of the Duolingo app in improving EFL students’ listening comprehension skills and their attitudes toward its use. Forty-six third-grade students from the Qassim region participated in a quantitative, quasi-experimental study, divided into an experimental group using Duolingo and a control group following traditional instruction. Data was collected through pre- and post-listening comprehension tests and a questionnaire. Two independent rates were used to evaluate the students’ performance, and statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 20. The findings revealed that students who used Duolingo showed a notable improvement of 18.5% in listening comprehension scores compared to the control group, and 82% of participants reported positive perceptions toward the app. These results suggest integrating mobile-assisted learning tools like Duolingo can significantly enhance students’ engagement and listening proficiency, offering valuable insights for technology-enhanced language pedagogy.

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