Inter-rater Assessment on Listening Media for Foreign Language Speakers

Listening skills become complex if delivered with inappropriate media especially for foreign speakers. This research is to (1) describe the process of media development based on the work of foreign speakers, and (2) inter-rater test to describe the reliability of the speaking product and the results of the assessment on the learning media developed. Research methods for developing learning media and speaking competency assessment through a mix method which is a combination of qualitative and quantitative research. A qualitative approach to the development of speaking material that is transformed into a medium of listening skills. Quantitative approach is carried out in the process of speaking skills assessment and inter-rater assessment on listening skills media in accordance with criteria that are arranged qualitatively. Reliability evaluation of the media shows that each expert agrees on the quality of the media. The media developed for listening learning can work best with the help of recorded podcasts on speaking learning. Synchronous speaking and writing skills as a starting capital for understanding listening skills is increasingly urgent with a self-need approach in accordance with goals and needs. This shows that the media can be made as authentic as possible according to class conditions, number of foreign speakers, local culture, time, and location around the class.