Mirah Azizah, Ria Riski Marsuki, Hasria Riski

Analysis of Listening Skills in The HSK 4 Test Simulation Among Mandarin Department Students at University in Makassar

Introduction

Analysis of listening skills in the hsk 4 test simulation among mandarin department students at university in makassar. Analyze HSK 4 listening skills of Mandarin students in Makassar, identifying errors and obstacles in test simulations due to context and audio comprehension issues. Find factors affecting learning.

Abstract

This research, titled Analysis of Listening Skills in the HSK 4 Test Simulation Among Mandarin Language Department Students at a University in Makassar, identifies factors or obstacles that may affect the Mandarin language learning of fourth-semester students, particularly in relation to errors made during the HSK 4 listening simulation test, based on results collected through Google Forms and Zoom. Due to a lack of understanding of the question context and audio conversations, many participants made mistakes in answering the questions. This study aims to analyze the listening skills of fourth-semester students in the Mandarin language education program at a university in Makassar in completing the HSK 4 listening simulation test.

Review

This research proposes a timely and relevant analysis of listening skills among Mandarin Department students at a university in Makassar, specifically focusing on their performance in HSK 4 test simulations. The study aims to identify the factors and obstacles contributing to errors, highlighting a prevalent issue where students struggle with understanding question context and audio conversations. Utilizing Google Forms and Zoom for data collection, the abstract positions this work as a practical investigation into a common challenge faced by fourth-semester language learners preparing for standardized proficiency tests. The premise of dissecting specific error types to inform pedagogical practices is commendable and holds significant value for language educators. A key strength of this study lies in its direct address of a practical, real-world problem within a specific educational context. By focusing on HSK 4 listening skills, the research targets a critical component of language proficiency and an area often found challenging by learners. The preliminary identification of "lack of understanding of the question context and audio conversations" as core error sources provides a clear starting point for deeper investigation. This specific focus on *what* students misunderstand, rather than just *that* they make mistakes, offers valuable insights that could directly inform curriculum design and teaching methodologies aimed at improving targeted listening comprehension skills for HSK preparation. While the abstract outlines a valuable research question, more detail on the methodological rigor and the depth of analysis would enhance its appeal. The abstract mentions data collection via Google Forms and Zoom, but it would be beneficial to know how these tools were specifically used to capture and analyze listening errors (e.g., error categorization, coding schemes, specific questions asked). Furthermore, the abstract identifies the problem, but a brief indication of the *types* of factors or *specific categories* of contextual or conversational misunderstandings that will be explored in the full paper would strengthen the overview. Clarification on whether the study also proposes specific interventions or recommendations based on its findings would further highlight its practical contribution to the field of Mandarin language education.

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