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In the era of digital technology, English language learners seem to easily emerge themselves in an array of listening sources on a daily basis, which motivates the researcher to conduct a study on extensive listening. Sixty –nine English – majored sophomores in Vinh University were classified into high and low proficiency groups based on their general English listening pretests. Results were then collected and analyzed through a general English listening ability pre and post-test and interviews. After the 15-week extensive listening program, the test scores showed that the students' English listening ability was significantly improved. The findings from interviews indicated that beside some challenges in setting habits, there is a remarkable increase in their positive attitudes toward both listening and learner autonomy. As a result, it can be concluded that extensive listening enhances listening fluency and promotes learners to become more autonomous listeners, a vital component in English language proficiency.