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What is the primary focus of the English Language Teacher Development (ELTD) series?
What is the primary focus of the English Language Teacher Development (ELTD) series?
In what manner are the books in the ELTD series written?
In what manner are the books in the ELTD series written?
What does Katya Nemtchinova add to the revised edition of Teaching Listening in the ELTD series?
What does Katya Nemtchinova add to the revised edition of Teaching Listening in the ELTD series?
Which aspect is NOT covered in the revised edition of Teaching Listening in the ELTD series?
Which aspect is NOT covered in the revised edition of Teaching Listening in the ELTD series?
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What is the purpose of the re ections included in each book of the ELTD series?
What is the purpose of the re ections included in each book of the ELTD series?
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In what settings can the ELTD series books be used?
In what settings can the ELTD series books be used?
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What is the role of listening in daily communication?
What is the role of listening in daily communication?
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What is the challenge teachers face in teaching listening?
What is the challenge teachers face in teaching listening?
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According to Nation and Newton (2009), what is the status of listening in language learning?
According to Nation and Newton (2009), what is the status of listening in language learning?
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What is the purpose of reflective questions in this book?
What is the purpose of reflective questions in this book?
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What is the significance of the revised edition of the book?
What is the significance of the revised edition of the book?
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What is the main focus of the book?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Teaching Listening
- Listening is a crucial part of daily communication in any language, accounting for half of verbal activity.
- It plays a vital role in educational, professional, social, and personal situations.
- Listening is an extraordinarily complex activity that requires many different types of knowledge and processes interacting with each other.
Importance of Teaching Listening
- Teaching listening is a challenge because it is not clear what specific skills are involved, what activities could lead to their improvement, and what constitutes comprehension.
- Students are frustrated because there are no rules that one can memorize to become a good listener.
- The development of listening skills takes time and practice, yet listening remains somewhat ignored in the literature and in classroom teaching.
ELTD Series
- The English Language Teacher Development (ELTD) series consists of short resource books for ESL/EFL teachers, written in a jargon-free and accessible manner.
- The series offers a theory-to-practice approach to second language teaching, with practical approaches to and methods of teaching the topic at hand.
- Each book presents reflections to help teachers interact with the materials presented.
Updates in the Revised Edition of Teaching Listening
- The revised edition includes expanded chapters, updated references, and new activities drawn from recent research.
- New additions include a chapter on "Assessing Listening", sections on genre-based listening, one- and two-way listening, and concepts of interactional, transactional, and reciprocal listening.
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Explore the English Language Teacher Development (ELTD) series focusing on resource books for ESL/EFL teachers. Discover theory-to-practice approaches to second language teaching and practical methods for teaching English. The series aims to be accessible for teachers of all types and experiences.
