Using lyrics training as a digital tool to improve the listening skill in intermediate (B1) EFL learners Uso de Lyrics Training como herramienta digital para mejorar la habilidad auditiva en estudiantes de inglés como lengua extranjera de nivel intermedio (B1)

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Developing listening comprehension is one of the greatest challenges for students of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), particularly at intermediate levels. For this reason, the interactive digital tool LyricsTraining has gained traction as a methodological strategy to enhance listening skills. The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of this application as a tool for improving listening skills. The research employs a quantitative approach and a descriptive, non-experimental, cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 30 students at the B1 level of the Quevedo State Technical University. Data were collected through a structured survey using a 5-point Likert scale designed to assess students' perceptions of the impact of the LyricsTraining digital tool on different aspects of listening skills, such as vocabulary recognition, identification of main ideas and specific details, understanding rhythm, intonation, connected speech, and inferring meaning from context. The results were positive, as most participants expressed that their understanding of spoken English had improved, including understanding audio at natural speed and everyday conversations.