Lecturers’ Strategies in Teaching Advanced Listening during COVID-19 at UIN Ar-Raniry

In the process of learning English, listening is one of the 4 sub-skills in English that needs to be learned. A learning will be more effective when using the right learning strategies. In this pandemic period, the use of appropriate learning strategies is needed so that learning is more optimal. The purpose of this research is to find out what strategies do lecturers need and use in teaching advanced listening during COVID-19 at UIN Ar-Raniry and to find out how do lecturers apply and implement the strategies in teaching advanced listening during COVID- 19 at UIN Ar-Raniry. The researcher used Email and WhatsApp as the media. The data collection method used in this study is a qualitative method using a narrative qualitative approach. In collecting data, the researcher also used data collection techniques using the semi-structured interview type. In analyzing the data, the researcher used data reduction such and written summarization. In data analysis, the researcher uses the concept of qualitative research. This study involved 3 permanent lecturers and 1 substitute lecturer in the Department of English Language Education of Ar-Raniry State Islamic University. The sample was chosen by using purposive sampling who fulfilled specific criteria. The results of this study indicate that by using the right strategy in the learning process, it will produce effective learning. All participants can investigate their right thoughts, opinions, and arguments including any aspect of listening teaching strategies.