In Unit number 7 we review about listening.
It is a receptive skill that involves responding to the language rather than producing
it. Personally for me this is the most difficult part of learning
English. However, for English learners in general and specially to those who have Musical intelligence it would be easier than reading, speaking or writing. We as teachers must be aware of it to take advantage and success in the learning process. According to my
professional experience I could said that the majority of the students prefer
tasks that includes listening activities (e.g.listening to music, conversations,etc.) rather than reading or writing.
To carry
out listening activities we have to take into account that listening is a
process that involves understanding while the listening track is played. Sometimes
it is quite difficult because there are linking sounds and words that are used
with reduced forms that may confuse the listener.
Being a good listener would help you to
become a good speaker. Listening is not only to understand when someone talk to
you. But also would help you to use correct intonation, stress patterns, and communicate
easily. Then you will become fluent and accurate in English language.
This viedo will provide us some tips for improve our listening skills.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtKX_H5wr5o
For you further reading
This viedo will provide us some tips for improve our listening skills.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtKX_H5wr5o
For you further reading
Allen, M. (1995). Listening: The forgotten skill (2nd ed.).
New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Thomas, E. (1972). Teaching music appreciation through
listening skill training. West Nyack, N.Y.: Parker Pub.
I think this this is a good reflection, because you focused on main aspects about the topic and I am agree with what you wrote there.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right Cecilia, because sometimes the majority of students are more interested in easier activities like listening, so they find those interesting because some of them like to listen to music English, and it is an advantage then, we could use music as a tool for developing listening skills.
ReplyDeleteI really liked you summary because you included more information bout types of students. and i totally agree with you because there are some students who are better for one skill to another. and it is because of multiple intelligences.
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