CHAPTER 10 1-4
Problems in listening
Reasons for listening:
Simple listening plan
Choosing the right task
Listening task checklist
can't pick the important parts to understand
can't tell where words start and stop
bad/not understandable pronounce
people speak too dfast to follow
can't work out details of what is being said
don't know whar attitudes ppl are expressing
can't get the general sense of the message
catch specific details (names, numbers,...)
get a general overview of the main story/message of a conversation
The activity must really demand listening.
It mustn't be simply a memory test.
Tasks should be realistic or useful in some way.
The activity must actively help them to improve their listening.
It shouldn't be threatening.
It should help students work around difficulties to achieve specific results.
- Play recording.
- Check if the students have found the answers.
- Set questions.
- If not, play the recording again as often as neccessary.
remember not to overburden students
wonder how useful, relevant or interesting the topic for your Ss
decide what kind of listening xou want to do (general overviw/details)
Task-feedback circle (p.253)
very useful for listening
Task sequence
Big/general
More detailed
Language focus
Design tasks
possible categories
real life like or improve skills
answer questions
do/choose sg. in response to what you hear
take part in conversation
pass on / take notes onwhat you hear
Guidelines for listening skills work
throw tthe answers backt to the class for discussion
don't go with the best student
let students discuss their answers
get the Ss to agree together without you
play it sufficient times
play difficult parts over and over if it is needed
keep the recording short
give help when needed
let the Ss control the recording
don't change the requirement halfway
the task should be within their abilities
Listening strategies
Gist / extensive listening
Listening for detail
top-down
bottom-up
use background knowledge to make sense of what we are listening to.
understand language sound by sound or word by word, with less use of background knowledge
Adventurous listening activities
the gallery
home recording
Jigsaw listening
live listening
new headlines
guest stars