TEACHING LISTENING TO

YOUNG LEARNERS
WHAT IS LISTENING
Listening is the conscious processing of the auditory
stimuli that have been perceived through hearing.
LISTENING vs HEARING
WHAT CHILDREN LISTEN TO?
Outdoor
Indoor
Listening as one of four languange skills
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Learning channels are:
Auditory
Tactile
Visual
Auditory are those who are learn best through hearing
things
Read a story aloud
Likes oral reports
Enjoys music
Using audio tapes for language practices
Is good at explaining
Tactile learners are those learn by touching and
manipulating objects (real).
Classroom techniques and activities
Total Physical and Responses (TPR) activities:
TPR songs and fingers plays
TPR storyteling
TPR yes/no cards
TPR drawing
Syllable clapping
Rhyming word activities
Minimal pairs
Listening in the Classroom
Children’s coursebook
 Listen and do something
 Incorporate listening with reading
Teaching listening by dialogue
Practice