Despite the widespread use of digital video and, increasingly, multimedia in listening instruction throughout second language programs, little is known about how learners attend to dynamic visual elements in comprehension. A lack of research in how listeners engage with videotext retards the development of computer-based listening skills. This…

Evaluated the effectiveness of a multimedia-based English language learning program at a Hong Kong university. Pretesting and posttesting of students who did and did not take a required course in a multimedia enhanced mode indicated that intervention students had significantly improved listening skills. Results demonstrated positive attitudinal…