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This study aimed at answering the following question: what is the effect of using modified lecture on the listening comprehension skill of second level students in basic education college at Diyala University? The study sample consisted of (50) students from the second level in the English language department/ College of Basic Education in Diyala University. It was distributed into two groups: the experimental group (25 students) was taught comprehension by using modified lecture, and the control group (25 students) was taught comprehension by using the traditional method. The main instrument of the present study was: the listening comprehension skill is measured by using an achievement test. The researcher assured its validity and reliability of the instrument. Means, standard deviations ANCOVA were used to analyze the data. The statistical analysis showed the following results: 1) there are statistical significant differences in the mean scores between the experimental group students, and the control group students in favor of the experimental group. In line with this, the researcher recommends using modified lecture to develop listening comprehension, among English majors. The researcher also suggests that further studies should be conducted by using the Lecture Modified method in another variables rather than teaching method. (Published Abstract)