Listening Flashcards
1
Q
What does listening promote?
A
Promotes non-linear processing of language and encourages learners to develop “holistic” strategies to texts.
2
Q
Why is listening helpful?
A
Listening helps students to acquire language subconsciously.
Regarding EFL, getting students to listen to spoken English is to let them hear different varieties of accents – rather than just the voice of their teacher with its own idiosyncrasies (NNS). Exposure to language is a fundamental requirement for anyone wanting to learn it.
3
Q
What are its teaching principles? (Listening)
A
Sound quality (input)
Preparation is vital
Once is not enough
Content, not just language
Variety of tasks
Exploiting texts to the full
4
Q
What are its stages? (Listening)
A
Pre-listening
While-listening
Post-listening
5
Q
How to teach listening?
A
Exposing students to spoken English (taped material).
Not only about grammar and vocabulary.
Also, about pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, pitch and stress.
Exemplifying a wide rage of topics:
Advertisements News broadcasts Poetry and plays reading Songs with lyrics Speeches Telephone conversations Podcasts
