SELF-STUDY AND ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING LISTENING SKILLS OF NON-PHILOLOGICAL STUDENTS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF TOURISM DIRECTION)

This article examines the role of self-study in improving listening skills among non-philological students, particularly students of the tourism direction. In modern higher education, listening comprehension has become one of the most important components of communicative competence because it enables learners to understand spoken language in academic, professional, and real-life situations. For tourism students, effective listening skills are especially essential due to the international and service-oriented nature of their future profession. However, classroom instruction alone is often insufficient for developing strong listening abilities, especially in non-philological education where English classes are limited in time. Therefore, self-study activities play a significant role in supporting language development outside the classroom. The article uses a descriptive and analytical approach to explore how independent learning activities contribute to listening skill improvement. It discusses the educational importance of self-study in language learning, analyzes different listening strategies and digital resources, and examines the advantages of autonomous practice for tourism students. The analysis demonstrates that self-study increases learners’ exposure to authentic language, improves pronunciation recognition, develops vocabulary, and strengthens listening comprehension. Furthermore, independent listening practice enhances learner motivation, responsibility, and confidence. The article also identifies several challenges related to self-study, including lack of motivation, inappropriate material selection, and insufficient learning strategies. The findings suggest that effective guidance from teachers and the integration of technology-based resources can significantly improve the effectiveness of self-study in listening instruction.本文探讨了自主学习（self-study）对非语言类专业学生，尤其是旅游专业方向学生听力技能提升的作用。在现代高等教育体系中，听力理解已成为交际能力（communicative competence）的核心组成部分之一，因其可帮助学习者在学术、职业及现实生活场景中理解口头语言。对于旅游专业学生而言，高效的听力技能尤为关键，这是由其未来职业的国际化与服务型属性所决定的。但仅依靠课堂教学往往难以培养扎实的听力能力，尤其是在英语课时有限的非语言类专业教学体系中。因此，自主学习活动在课堂之外的语言能力培养中发挥着重要作用。 本文采用描述性与分析性研究方法，探究自主学习活动如何助力听力技能提升。文章阐述了自主学习在语言学习中的教育价值，剖析了各类听力学习策略与数字化学习资源，并探讨了自主练习对旅游专业学生的优势。分析结果表明，自主学习能够增加学习者接触真实语言素材的机会，提升语音识别能力，扩充词汇量，并强化听力理解水平。此外，自主听力练习还能提升学习者的学习动机、责任意识与自信心。本文同时指出了自主学习面临的若干挑战，包括学习动力不足、学习材料选择不当以及学习策略匮乏等问题。研究结果显示，教师的有效指导与数字化学习资源的整合，可显著提升听力教学中自主学习的实施效果。