Listening
Inferential listening
This refers to the type of listening we do when we wish to know how the speaker feels.
Listening for specific information
It refers to the occasions when we dont need to understand everything, but only a very specific part.
Listening for gist
It refers to the occasions when we want to know the general idea of what is being said.
Listening in detail
It refers to the type of listening we do when, for example, we need to find errors or determine differences between one passage and another.
Listening in the lesson
Pre-listening
Summarising
Group summary
Break it down
Take it in turns
Dictation
Role-play simulation
Establishing the mood/attitude/behaviour of the speaker
Identifying relationships between speakers
Jigsaw listening
Using info from the text for problem solving and decision-making activities
Extending notes into written responses
Matching with a printed text
Sequencing
Extending lists
Form/chart completion
While-listening
Seeking specific items of information
Spotting mistakes
Text completion
Multiple-choise questions
True/false
Using lists
Labelling
Form completion
Picture drawing
Completing pictures
Putting pictures in order
Storyline picture sets
Matching pictures with what is heard
Marking/checking items in pictures
Post-listening
Opinions, ideas and facts
Advance organisers
Quizzes
Group writing
Speed writing
KWL charts
Situations
Problem-solving
Functions
Texts and words
Keywords
Gap-fill exercises
Court case
Realia
Other objects
Guides, maps and brochures
Using photos
Visuals
Diagrams
Guided visualisation
Students as artists
Picture story
Guess what's happening
Pictures
Brainstorming
Shout to the scribe
Bord writing
Brainwalking
Poster display
From one to many
