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Listening Skills in the Classroom

Musikmittelschule Traun

Ismail Uzunkaya, Beate Helberger, Silvia Lüftner

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Introduction � Why are Listening Skills Important?

  • Key for understanding and communication
  • Helps with other language skills (speaking, reading, writing)
  • Improves overall learning and thinking

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Definition�What are Listening Skills?

  • Ability to understand spoken language
  • Includes listening to words, sentences, and longer talks
  • Involves listening, understanding, interpreting, and responding

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Parts of Listening Skills

PERCEPTION: HEARING AND RECOGNIZING SOUNDS AND WORDS

UNDERSTANDING: KNOWING WHAT WORDS AND SENTENCES MEAN

INTERPRETATION: PUTTING WORDS IN CONTEXT AND UNDERSTANDING THE SPEAKER'S MESSAGE

RESPONSE: REACTING CORRECTLY TO WHAT IS HEARD�

Quelle: http://www.kmk-format.de/Deutsch.html

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Ways to Improve Listening Skills

Active Listening: Paying attention and focusing on listening

Diverse Sources: Using audiobooks, podcasts, conversations, and songs

Visual Aids: Using pictures, videos, and graphics

Interactive Exercises: Doing role-plays, discussions, and group work

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�How to Use in the Classroom

Listening exercises with different levels of difficulty

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Using real-life materials (e.g., news, interviews)

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Repeating and asking questions to ensure understanding

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Giving feedback and reflecting on what was heard�

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Examples:

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Conclusion�

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  • Listening skills are important for language and learning success
  • Use different methods and materials to improve skills
  • Teachers should include listening exercises regularly�