In the information era, technology has advanced quickly. Thus, technology
advancements have a significant impact on education, particularly on English
language instruction. Finding the best teaching and learning tools has grown
increasingly challenging for educators and students as a result of notable
technological advancements. As a result, there is a wealth of fresh educational
resources available, particularly in English. One example is the creation of
instructional materials based on videos. This research aims to examine students'
perceptions of the use of English talk show videos on YouTube to improve their
listening skills. This research used a quantitative descriptive method involving 40
students of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, Department of English Education, as
respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews,
which were then analyzed to identify students' views regarding the effectiveness
of video talk shows as a learning tool to improve listening skills. The research
results show that the majority of students have a positive perception of the use of
English video talk shows. They feel that this medium not only helps improve
listening skills but also enriches vocabulary, understands grammatical structures,
and improves pronunciation. Video talk shows are considered to provide an
authentic and dynamic learning experience, with a variety of different language
models and accents, all of which contribute to improved listening skills. This
research concludes that the use of English talk show videos on YouTube is an
effective and enjoyable tool for improving students' listening skills. This media
allows students to learn in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, which in turn
increases their motivation and interest in learning English.