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Listening to English speakers from various backgrounds provides us with different

accents (correct)

commonalities

languages

topics

What is the primary objective of the post-listening stage?

To prepare for the next listening activity

To provide feedback to the speaker

To consolidate prior knowledge and review new information (correct)

To encourage questions from listeners

To practice listening skills, which of the following can you download?

a podcast (correct)

a book

an article

a video document

What does active listening primarily involve?

Fully concentrating on the speaker and their message Signup and view all the answers

Which type of computer file is specifically meant for listening?

an audio file Signup and view all the answers

What do we refer to as the written version of something we listen to?

a transcript Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a non-verbal sign of attentive listening?

Leaning back in the chair Signup and view all the answers

What can aid comprehension while watching a foreign-language film?

subtitles Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is essential for effective active listening?

Being neutral and non-judgmental Signup and view all the answers

Comprehending what you're listening to means you can

understand it Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to give speakers time to express their thoughts?

To allow the listener to fully understand the speaker's message Signup and view all the answers

What role does mirroring play in active listening?

It demonstrates empathy and understanding Signup and view all the answers

Understanding the gist of someone's talk means you grasp

the main point Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could hinder active listening?

Taking too many notes Signup and view all the answers

To better understand a speaker, one should pay attention to their

body language Signup and view all the answers

How can smiles function in active listening?

To indicate attention and agreement Signup and view all the answers

Engaging in listening while attaching meaning to sounds is referred to as

active listening Signup and view all the answers

To understand the meaning of a song, it is essential to listen to its

the lyrics Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of using eye contact during active listening?

It can intimidate shy speakers Signup and view all the answers

What should listeners avoid during moments of silence in a conversation?

Jumping in with comments or questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of pre-listening activities in the classroom?

To prepare students for listening with purpose and motivation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes establishing a purpose for listening?

Purpose helps listeners to listen selectively for significant information. Signup and view all the answers

How does activating existing knowledge benefit students in listening tasks?

It creates expectations and connects prior knowledge to new information. Signup and view all the answers

What role does brainstorming play in pre-listening activities?

It generates a free-association of ideas relevant to the listening topic. Signup and view all the answers

Why is providing cultural background information important during the pre-listening stage?

It helps students interpret information more accurately. Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of giving students questions before listening?

It can lead to better predictability of the listening content. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of pre-listening activities?

Suppressing discussions among students. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of good learners brainstorming before listening?

They can generate intelligent guesses and use contextual clues. Signup and view all the answers

Which listening purpose does NOT match a common reason for listening?

Listening to memorize every detail. Signup and view all the answers

In what way can pre-listening activities enhance motivation for students?

By engaging students actively in the learning process. Signup and view all the answers

What is one key reason why well-planned post-listening activities are important?

They clarify meaning and extend thinking. Signup and view all the answers

What technique can students use during the listening phase to better understand the material?

Thinking faster than the speaker to predict content. Signup and view all the answers

How can pictures enhance listening comprehension?

They assist listeners in constructing a complete schema. Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT recommended during the while-listening phase?

Stopping the speaker to clarify points. Signup and view all the answers

What should students do to effectively summarize listening material?

Utilize various formats like outlines or diagrams. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods supports effective pre-listening activities?

Showing pictures related to the listening material. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of predicting expected information during the listening phase?

It enhances the listener’s engagement and comprehension. Signup and view all the answers

Why may teacher intervention be impossible during the while-listening phase?

The nature of listening often requires uninterrupted flow. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the need for cultural knowledge in interpreting prices in British theatre?

It provides context for varying price structures. Signup and view all the answers

What should listening comprehension sessions ideally combine?

Pre-listening work, while-listening focus, and post-listening reflection. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lecture Five: Listening - First Year

Application of Schema Theory in Listening Teaching
- Pre-listening Activities:
  - Necessary phase to transition students from passive to active listening
  - Prepares students for the listening activity
  - Fosters motivation and anticipation, along with relevant listening skills
  - Establishing a purpose for listening:
    - Define a purpose for learners to listen (social interaction, information gathering, etc.)
    - Enable selective listening for important information more naturally.
- Activating existing knowledge:
  - Teachers provide questions before the listening activity
  - Students read questions, anticipate, and formulate information
- Brainstorming:
  - A technique to initiate thinking process
  - Free-association listing of concepts, ideas, facts, and feelings
  - Warms up the topic and introduces new information
  - Students brainstorm events, characters, feelings, etc.
  - Helps learners make intelligent guesses and use contextual clues.
- Providing Necessary Cultural Background Information:
  - Provide cultural context for the listening material
  - Helps learners interpret words and phrases.
  - Example dialogue demonstrates the need for cultural context to understand price variations in different seating areas in a theatre.

Multi-media

Use of technology like projectors, computers, scanners, and video presenters
Pictures are crucial for developing complete sensory schema
Helpful in remembering and understanding listening materials
Example: Pictures of famous New York locations help learners comprehend the topic.

While-listening Activities

Teacher intervention during listening is generally impossible
Learners can process information at a faster rate than speakers can talk.
Use the "rate gap" to process the message actively.
Techniques for active processing during the listening phase:
- Put down key words
- Identify speaker's motivations for what is being said
- Predict upcoming information.
- Assess if the ongoing interpretation is consistent with predictions
- Summarize frequently in their minds.
- Identify the main points.

Post-listening Activities

Well-planned activities are essential as important as pre-listening and while-listening activities.
Students act upon what they heard to clarify meaning.
Summarize the listening material orally, in writing, or as an outline
Useful for checking comprehension
Use various formats for summarizing, such as timelines, flow charts, ladders, circles, diagrams, webs or maps.
Important activities for consolidating knowledge.

Active Listening

A skill that can be developed with practice
Requires concentration and listening with all senses.
Listeners should give the speaker adequate listening time
Remain neutral and non-judgmental. Avoid reacting or forming opinions.
Active listeners focus fully on the speaker, using both verbal and non-verbal cues.

Non-verbal Signs of Active Listening

Smiling: Can show attention and agreement.
Eye Contact: Appropriate levels depend on the situation.
Posture: Leaning forward or slightly sideways shows attentiveness.
Mirroring: Reflecting facial expressions can show sympathy/empathy. Conscientious mirroring may indicate inattention.
Distraction avoidance: Avoid fidgeting, looking at the time/watch, playing with hair, etc.

Listening Terms Quiz

Question 1: Speakers from various countries/regions might have different accents
Question 2: Possible listening material - E-books, podcasts, articles
Question 3: Possible listening material - Audio files
Question 4: Transcript
Question 5: Subtitles can aid comprehension in foreign films
Question 6: Comprehension means understanding the meaning of something
Question 7: Understanding the main idea/point of a message
Question 8: Body language can help understanding in listening activities
Question 9: Active listening involves processing and understanding sounds
Question 10: Lyrics can help understand the meaning of a song

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