Download or read book Developing Listening Comprehension in ESL Students at the Intermediate Level by Reading Transcripts While Listening written by Sydney Sohler and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Listening is one of the key skills needed to be proficient in a second language (L2). Some L2 teachers support the development of L2 learners' listening skills by providing input in a different sensory mode (e.g., reading). Nevertheless, developing L2 listening skills using more than one sensory mode, may lead to cognitive overload. In order to provide effective L2 listening instruction, teachers need to know what learning strategies will help students improve their listening skills. This quasi-experimental study examined the benefits of reading a text while listening to it and the effect that reading-while-listening (RWL) has on an L2 learner's listening comprehension. The study was done with intermediate-level, English as a Second Language (ESL) students in two pre-existing classes at the English Language Center (ELC) in Provo, Utah, with one class using a teaching method that included reading and listening together and one class that did no reading, just listening. The results of this study showed that both the control group and treatment group significantly improved their listening comprehension skills over the course of 14 weeks. For the treatment group which had used RWL, however, their listening scores were not significantly different from those of the control group. The pedagogical implications of the findings for second language teachers teaching listening skills are also discussed. support the development of L2 learners' listening skills by providing input in a different sensory mode (e.g., reading). Nevertheless, developing L2 listening skills using more than one sensory mode, may lead to cognitive overload. In order to provide effective L2 listening instruction, teachers need to know what learning strategies will help students improve their listening skills. This quasi-experimental study examined the benefits of reading a text while listening to it and the effect that reading-while-listening (RWL) has on an L2 learner's listening comprehension. The study was done with intermediate-level, English as a Second Language (ESL) students in two pre-existing classes at the English Language Center (ELC) in Provo, Utah, with one class using a teaching method that included reading and listening together and one class that did no reading, just listening. The results of this study showed that both the control group and treatment group significantly improved their listening comprehension skills over the course of 14 weeks. For the treatment group which had used RWL, however, their listening scores were not significantly different from those of the control group. The pedagogical implications of the findings for second language teachers teaching listening skills are also discussed.
Download or read book A Study of the Influence of Reading a Tapescript to Help Prepare and Develop the Acquisition of Listening Comprehension in English as a Second Language when Using Authentic Video Material with Intermediate Students at the CEGEP Level written by Denis Hébert and published by International Center for Research on Language Planning = Centre international de recherche en aménagement linguistique. This book was released on 1991 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An experimental investigation conducted in a rural area of the Province of Quebec (Canada) was designed to show that the assignment of specific reading tasks enhances the development of listening comprehension ability when using authentic video material with intermediate-level English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) learners. Using a pre-test post-test control group design, the study involved 53 students. It was found that through the use of scripted authentic video materials combined with specific reading and listening tasks, the ESL learners in the experimental group showed significant progress in listening comprehension ability. However, the ESL learners in the control group who were merely assigned specific listening tasks showed no significant progress in the same ability over the same period of time. It is concluded that reading a tapescript of video materials prior to viewing them prepares learners to recognize and decode what they hear. Appended are: a description of content in audio-visual materials and nature of listening tasks; vocabulary and expressions studies; and video quizzes. Contains 31 references. (LB)
Download or read book Teaching EFL Learners Shadowing for Listening written by Yo Hamada and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadowing, an active and highly cognitive technique for EFL listening skill development, in which learners track heard speech and vocalize it simultaneously, is gradually becoming recognized. However, there remain a lot of mysteries and misunderstandings about it. This book uncovers shadowing in terms of theory and practice. This book cements shadowing as a separate technique from other similar techniques such as Elicited Imitation, Mirroring, and simple repetition, and provides ample empirical data to explain the function of Shadowing. It also elaborates on how Shadowing should be used in terms of materials, procedure, and learners’ psychology, which would aid in instructors’ use of Shadowing in teaching. A guide on a method effective in improving learners’ bottom-up listening skills, this book will certainly prove useful to English Language learners and instructors in their linguistic pursuits.
Download or read book Helping ESL Students Develop Useful Strategies in Listening Comprehension Through Cooperative Listening written by Peggy Ryan Hembree and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Listening Comprehension Lower written by Graeme Beals and published by R.I.C. Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resource to develop important life and listening skills. It can help in developing the ability to listen accurately and retain information in memory. It offers photocopiable exercises that progress in difficulty.
Download or read book Listening Myths written by Steven Brown and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume was conceived as a "best practices" resource for teachers of ESL listening courses. It was written to help ensure that teachers of listening are not perpetuating the myths of teaching listening.
Download or read book Listening written by Francis Mangubhai and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teaching Listening Comprehension written by Penny Ur and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1984-02-09 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Listening Comprehension provides a range of activities illustrating techniques appropriate for both adults and children.
Download or read book Developing EFL ESL Students Listening Comprehension written by Mohammed A. AL-Karni and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Listening and Language Learning in ESL written by Joan Morley and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of materials development for independent study in listening comprehension of English as a second language (ESL) begins with an outline of current directions in second language instruction. The discussion that follows has two parts. The first is a review of some changing perspectives on the role of listening in language learning and teaching, including historical notes, the distinctions emerging in the field during the 1970's, and the 1980's' emerging focus on the importance of listening. Part two presents guidelines for developing materials and examples of special listening activities designed for a segment of a self-study aural comprehension curriculum. The materials are intended for adult and teenage ESL learners at elementary and intermediate levels, and are designed to focus intensive attention on selected listening tasks in two broad categories. One is functional listening and vocabulary building, with an emphasis on understanding message content and intent in building vocabulary. This category is further divided into notional/informational listening and situational/functional/informational listening. The second category of tasks is structural analysis listening, with an emphasis on analyzing sound patterns, spelling patterns, and some grammatical elements. This category is subdivided into discrimination-oriented listening practice and sound-spelling listening practice. A bibliography is included. (MSE)
Download or read book Proficiency in Listening and Reading Comprehension written by Hidayet Tuncay and published by Tuncay (Yayıncılık) Publishing. This book was released on with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proficiency in Listening and Reading Comprehension Hidayet TUNCAY The book is intended to help pre-intermediate (CEFR-B1), intermediate (CEFR-B2), upper-intermediate (CEFR-C1) and advanced (CEFR-C2) learners of English who are preparing for proficiency examinations, such as TOEFL, KPDS (Language Proficiency test for Government Employees), FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), University Preparatory School Exemption Tests and mainly the Turkish Army Personnel who will take Genel Dil and ECL (English Comprehension Level). In chapter one, Advanced Reference Grammar Practice covering 10 major sections of the English Language grammar are presented with specific examples and supported with tests and exercises. In the end of this chapter a GATE (Grammar Achievement Test in English) test is given. Chapter two contains a listening part that covers three main sections: intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced. The passages contain nearly 30 different topics ranging from economy to military and are made up of 42 comprehension passages and 15 paragraphs. To ensure the learners' listening comprehension, almost 300 questions are given. All the passages in this chapter were professionally recorded by 2 native speakers of English. In chapter three, specifically chosen reading comprehension passages are given in four separate sections: intermediate (B1), upper-intermediate (B2), advanced (C1) and authentic (C2). The chapter has been reorganized and new passages are included within 67 passages in almost 30 different topics. Chapter four, Word practice covers academic, scientific, social and TOEFL, Genel Dil and ECL vocabulary. Various exercises and tests are given. Most confused and misused words are covered as well. Chapter five is the testing section which includes practice tests such as 3 English Proficiency Practice Tests with listening sections, 4 vocabulary and reading comprehension based English Screening Tests and 1 Proficiency Practice Test for general English Proficiency. All tests cover 800 questions based on listening, reading, structure and vocabulary related to both technical and social subjects. The book covers various exercises such as 403 comprehensive exercises in the grammar chapter with a complete test of GATE-Grammar Achievement Test in English. 254 open end and multiple choice exercises are in listening comprehension. Reading Comprehension chapter covers 746 comprehensive exercises to improve learners’ reading comprehension. In Word Practice chapter, 198 exercises are given to practice various academic vocabularies which learners may encounter while practicing language for various exams.
Download or read book Developing Listening Skills for an Intermediate Level Language Exam written by Kálvin Krisztina and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book English As a Second Language Professional Development Modules written by Jill Bell and published by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Listening Transcripts for Teachers written by Francis Mangubhai and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Teach English with Technology written by Gavin Dudeney and published by Pearson Longman. This book was released on 2007 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indhold: Technology in the classroom ; Word processors in the classroom ; Using websites ; Internet-based project work ; How to use email ; How to use chat ; Blogs, wikis and podcasts ; Online reference tools ; Technology-based courseware ; Producing electronic materials ; e-learning : online teaching and training ; Preparing for the future.
Download or read book LISTENING SUCCESS 5 CD1 written by Garrett Byrne and published by . This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth volume of a five-volume set designed for intermediate students to improve their English language listening comprehension, accompanied by an MP3 audio CD containing the twelve lesson units' listening segments, a dictation book, and complete transcripts and answer key.
Download or read book Intermediate Listening Comprehension written by Patricia Dunkel and published by Heinle&Heinle. This book was released on 1993 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intermediate text offers a rigorous, academically-focused listening program centered around a series of high-interest lectures. It is premised on the notion that second language learners must develop a much broader competency in listening comprehension than in speaking, since the listener has little or no control over the vocabulary, speech rate, or content used by the speaker.