The Impact of English Song Exposure on Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners' Acquisition of Phrasal Verbs

This study investigated the effect of listening to English songs on the acquisition of phrasal verbs among Iranian intermediate EFL learners. A sample of ۱۰۰ learners initially took the Oxford Placement Test (OPT). Based on the homogeneity test results, ۸۰ learners, whose scores were within one standard deviation of the mean, were selected for the study. These participants were divided randomly and equally into an experimental group and a control group, each consisting of ۴۰ female learners. The experimental group was taught phrasal verbs using English songs as examples in eight instructional sessions, which incorporated interactive speaking activities and feedback. Conversely, the control group received the same instruction and activities without the use of songs; instead, written examples and teacher narration were provided. All sessions were conducted via Telegram, with identical content for both groups, except for the presence of songs in the experimental group. An independent samples t-test was performed to analyze the differences between the two groups in pretest and posttest performance. The results showed that listening to songs significantly enhanced the learning of phrasal verbs in the experimental group. The study concluded with theoretical and pedagogical implications for EFL teaching.

کلیدواژه ها:

Phrasal Verbs ، English Songs ، EFL Learners ، Language Acquisition ، Iranian Learners ، Instructional Methods