Listening Skills Steps and Skills for Listening Unit
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Listening Skills Steps and Skills for Listening Unit 1
Time Allocation n n n 5 min -> study note heading for Part I 15 min->listen & take notes 5 min-> proofreading + predicting 3 min-> study note heading for Part 2 15 min-> listen & take notes 10 min-> proofreading + predicting
Stressed Words n n n Indicating content/ key information Nouns (e. g. people responsible for an accident) Verb (e. g. how the accident happened) Adjectives (e. g. description of the car causing the accident) Figures (e. g. casualties) Negatives (esp. adverbs/ contractions)
Unstressed Words n n Grammar: verb-to-be, articles Linking: and, but, question tag Elaboration of main ideas Unsupported details /information
Pre-listening n n Underline heading: focus your attention Study the question paper & background Anticipate info. : Predict & brainstorm vocabulary Practice: Study situation and use arrow to show what part of the situation relates to question
While-listening n n n Focus on question guideline Pay attention to stressed words Listen to signpost words for hints Differentiate main ideas from unimportant information (based on heading given) Note-taking skills: Abbreviation/ symbols Difficult questions: rephrasing questions/ MC (attitude of speakers)
Listen and Take Notes Selectively n n n n Length of blanks may help 90% answers in chronological order 10% are scattered Hints given before the answers Precise expression Skip irrelevant information Difficult vocabulary
Skip Irrelevant Information n Which words should be omitted? Why? A wide range of unique extra curricular activities should be organized n Delicious student meals which are healthy and different every day n Deforestation, in other words, means cutting down of a forest in the light of other activity n
Precise Expression n n Listen Comparative salary / competitive salary Science of leadership/ sign of leadership Retraining trainees/ retaining trainees Staff moral/ staff morale
Difficult Vocabulary n n Will be repeated, as alternatives, define or explained in context At least phonologically correct
After Listening n n n n Common sense for guessing missing information Proofreading : spelling/grammar/ content (Does it make sense)/ legible handwriting Complete meaning No mark if answers written outside the blanks Write in Pencil when taking notes outside the table Rewrite the answers in Ink in the space provided X use arrows to show answers
Answers too short n n n Reasons why a school survey is needed: X society cares To show that society cares
Answer does not fit heading Heading Unsuitable note Possible note objective money To earn money/ earning money Main aim is to Saving money Save money She is fond of Money/to save money Saving money
Wrong Preposition Interviews by agents Imported by Japan Correct Preposition Interviews with agents Imported from Japan
Practise 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose a website which allows constant and easy access e. g. www. esl-lab. com Listen to news announcement and practise note-making skills (outline) e. g. http: //news. bbc. co. uk/ Self Access Materials in the library/ MMLC e. g. Issues in English, English Digital Lab MMLC : redhat/mp 3/ss 6 Re-do exercises until complete information is reproduced Increase your active vocabulary bank (vocab card)
Project n n Details: refer to http: //www. highwired. com/Classroom/Project/0, 2069, 4048795036, 00. html Points to include: advantages, drawbacks, suggestion-how & frequency Skills: independent learning, discussion, presentation, IT, writing, collaborative learning Final Product: useful when preparing newsletter for S. 6 classes
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- Stages of listening lesson
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- Evaluative listening examples
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- Reading writing speaking and listening
- Listening and questioning skills
- Communication conclusion
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- Listening process steps
- Active listening steps
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