Teaching Listening

Which of these are examples of “Classroom English”?

• I like singing.

• Please.

• Open your books.

• Tomorrow I'll go swimming.

• Sit down.

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“When speaking to students, it’s ok to use broken English so that they can understand you more easily.”

• True

• False

For beginners, what is a suitable length audio tape to listen to:

• 1-2 minutes.

• 5 minutes.

• 5-7 minutes

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“You should only use the provided listening materials from your class. Other audio sources that aren’t specifically made for the classroom won’t be as useful.”

• True

• False

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“In listening classes, it’s good to expose students to a range of different accents and voices.”

• True

• False

Which four of these could be useful for listening activities:

• TV shows

• Telephone role play

• Newspapers

• Music videos

• Podcasts

Mark whether the sentence below is true or false:

“During listening exercises, you should always make sure to talk at an extra-slow pace to ensure your class can understand you easily.”

• True

• False