Teaching listening
Why is listening an important skill to teach in language learning?
Because it helps students understand spoken language and improve communication skills.
How does body language affect communication?
It supports meaning and shows confidence.
Why is the teacher's voice important?
It helps control the class and keep students' attention.
They check understanding and make students think.
What are the main stages of a listening lesson?
Pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening.
Examples of positive body language?
Smiling, open gestures, and nodding.
How to use tone and volume effectively?
Change tone for interest; speak louder for control, softer for focus.
Difference between open and closed questions?
Open = long answers; closed = short or yes/
no answers.
How can teachers help students improve their listening comprehension?
Use audio materials, repeat listening, and teach key vocabulary.
How can gestures help?
They make explanations clearer and more visual.
Problem if speaking too fast or slow?
Students may not understand or lose interest.
How to check understanding?
Ask concept-checking questions or examples.
What types of listening activities are most effective in the classroom?
Listening for gist, specific information, or completing a task.
Body language to avoid?
Crossing arms, frowning, or turning away.
How to protect the voice?
Drink water, avoid shouting, and rest the voice.
How to encourage students to answer?
Give time to think and praise their efforts.
How to make listening engaging?
Use interesting topics, videos, songs, or real-life situations.
How does eye contact help?
Builds trust and keeps students focused.
Using voice to motivate or calm?
Energetic tone motivates; calm tone relaxes students.
How to balance teacher and student questions?
Let students ask too and create discussion opportunities.