LISTENING STRATEGIES

How many listening strategies that we've learnt?

• 3

• 6

• 4

• 5

"You’re attending a workshop on job interviews. The speaker outlines specific tips, such as body language cues and common questions. You actively listen to pick up these details so you can prepare effectively for your own interviews".

What listening strategies should you use in this situation?

• Listening for details

• Inferring meaning

• Recognizing signposts

• Predictive content

"In a film, a character receives a letter with a serious expression. Although no words are spoken, you infer from their body language and facial expression that the letter contains bad news, understanding the emotional context without explicit information"

What listening strategies can be used in this situation?

• Predictive content

• Listening for gist

• Inferring meaning

• Listening for details

"You're attending a lecture on climate change. Before the lecture starts, you glance at the title and see keywords like "global warming" and "renewable energy." You predict that the speaker will discuss the causes of climate change and possible solutions".

What listening strategies can be used in this situation?

• Listening for gist

• Predictive content

• Inferring meaning

• Listening for details

"You're in a café and overhear a conversation between two friends discussing their recent vacation. You focus on grasping the general idea—like their enjoyment and main highlights of the trip—rather than every detail of their itinerary".

What is the listening strategies can be used in this situation?

• Listening for details

• Listening for gist

• Predictive content

• Recognizing signposts

"During a podcast about healthy eating, the host uses phrases like “firstly,” “on the other hand,” and “to summarize.” By recognizing these signposts, you can better follow the structure of the discussion and understand key points being made"

What is the listening strategies can be used in this situation?

• Recognizing signposts

• Listening for gist

• Predictive content

• Inferring meaning

In your own words, why do you think identifying intonations is important in listening?