THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DICTATION ACTIVITIES IN IMPROVING LISTENING AND WRITING SKILLS

Аннотация:

The integration of listening and writing skills remains a central challenge in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) pedagogy. Learners often experience difficulties in accurately perceiving spoken language and transferring auditory input into written output, which negatively affects overall language proficiency. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of dictation activities as an effective instructional technique for developing both listening and writing skills. Drawing on cognitive, psycholinguistic, and pedagogical perspectives, the paper examines how dictation enhances phonological awareness, grammatical accuracy, spelling competence, and textual coherence. Special attention is given to both traditional and innovative forms of dictation, including dictogloss and collaborative dictation, which promote learner engagement and interaction. The analysis demonstrates that dictation fosters integrated language development, improves learner concentration, and supports metacognitive awareness. Consequently, the article argues that dictation should be reconsidered as a valuable and flexible pedagogical tool in contemporary EFL instruction.