Résumé:
Listening comprehension plays a key role in successful language learning, especially in
understanding spoken English in various accents. In this regard, both native and non-native
English accents may influence learners' ability to comprehend spoken language. This study
aims to explore second-year EFL students' attitudes toward native and non-native English
accents and examine how these accents influence their listening comprehension. A descriptive
quantitative method was adopted to conduct the investigation. Data were collected through a
questionnaire administered to 150 second-year students at the Department of English at 8 Mai
1945 University – Guelma; however, only 90 students completed the questionnaire. The results
revealed that non-native accents initially presented more challenges, but regular exposure
contributed to improved comprehension. Furthermore, students generally expressed positive
attitudes toward listening to different English accents.
