HOW TO TEACH
listening
Why is listening important?
Listening to spoken language helps Ss…
expose to varieties & accents
acquire the language subconsciously
improve listening as a skill
Kinds of listening
1. Listening to authentic materials
to help Ss “get a feel” about the
language
2.Listening to audio tapes/ CDs, videos
to help Ss learn the language
What’s special about listening?
When we read …
•we can read at our
own pace.
•we can reread easily.
•we can use a
dictionary.
When we listen…
•the speed of the
message depends on
the speaker
•we can’t listen to the
message again.
•we can’t look up the
words we don’t know.
Understanding spoken English
Father: How’s your homework? You know,
your history?
Son: Easy.
Father: You sure?
Son: It’s just… I mean all we need to do
is, well, just read some stuff.
Father: But d’you understand it?
Son: Can I go and play with Tom?