TEACHING LISTENING SKILL- BASED LESSONS
— GOAL OF TEACHING LISTENING — Teaching listening has been a neglected area. Learners are equally indifferent towards listening.— However listening is a major component in language learning and teaching process. The Important Components of Teaching Listening 1 Listener- The listener’s interest in a topic increases his comprehension . 2 The Speaker’s Style A.Visual speakers: notes, diagrams on BB B Exemplary Speakers: repeat, stress , summarize 3. Oral Lectures: explicit definition of terms 4. Pre-recorded text: very useful to use such texts of native speakers conversations 3Content : familiar-easy to comprehend 4Visual support : video, pictures, diagrams, gestures, facial expression can help the listener comprehend better. 5Authenticity: authentic language acceptable Teaching Listening Methods — Mackey has referred , “The suitability of a method to learner depends on : age, aptitude ,second language level , the size of the group etc. —Pre-listening Process: (P