TEACHING LISTENING

DEFINITION
 Listening is an active and interactional
process in which a listener receives speech
sounds and tries to attach meaning to the
spoken words.

 The listener attempts to understand the

intended message of the oral text so that
he/she can respond effectively to oral
communication.
BACKGROUND
 Listening has been the forgotten language
skill for generations

 It has received little attention in language

teaching and learning

 Listening comprehension was usually

characterized as a passive activity
LISTENING
 Listening, together with speaking, reading and
writing is one of the four skills in language
learning.

 As a means of communication, listening plays an

important role in people's lives.

 We have to listen to many utterances in our

everyday life; conversations will take place only
when we can understand what our interlocutor
says; although input (listening and reading) alone is
not sufficient for acquisition, input is absolutely
necessary for second language learning.
Guidelines for teaching listening skills

 Grade difficult levels appropriately.

 Effective listening makes Ss think.
 Effective listening gives Ss a reason to listen.
 Teacher should use a wide range of listening

sources.
 Prediction should play a vital role in teaching

listening.
 Activities should be teaching not testing the

students.