Spotify Podcast Integration in Listening Learning: Impact on Students' Digital Literacy

Abstract

Listening ability is a key competency in foreign language learning, but the teaching practice still often relies on conventional approaches that are less contextual for digital-native generation students. This study aims to examine the integration of Spotify podcasts in listening learning and evaluate its impact on students' digital literacy. Using a qualitative approach with the type of literature study, data was collected through a systematic review of ten relevant academic literatures within the last ten years. The results of the analysis show that consistent use of Spotify not only improves students' listening skills - especially in the aspects of context understanding, capture speed, and vocabulary expansion - but also strengthens digital literacy through content selection skills, online navigation, and evaluation of digital information. The conclusion of this study indicates that Spotify is an effective and strategic learning media in supporting adaptive listening learning and strengthening 21st century digital skills. These findings are expected to be a reference for the development of digital media-based pedagogy in higher education.