Second Language Listening Theory and Practice

Name: Second Language Listening Theory and Practice
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ISBN: 9780521786478

ISBN-10: 0521786479

ISBN-13: 9780521786478

Edition: 2004 (Student Manual, Study Guide, etc.)

Authors: John Flowerdew, Lindsay Miller, Jack C. Richards

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Listening, an essential aspect of communicative competence, merits equal treatment with the skills of speaking, reading, and writing. Second Language Listening combines current theory in listening, a pedagogical model developed by the authors, and case studies presenting actual pedagogical practice. The volume draws on the authors' own research and experience, where appropriate, but is eclectic in encompassing a full range of current views on both theory and practice. Listening theory is exemplified throughout the book with a variety of tasks and activities. The authors also address testing and the role of technology in teaching listening. Teachers will benefit from the insights provided in…

Book details

List price: $39.50
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2/7/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 238
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English




Historical Background



Approaches to language teaching and the role of listening



Models of listening



Types of meaning for listening



The nature of spoken language



Learning styles and listening styles



A Pedagogical Model and Its Application



A pedagogical model for second language listening



Materials and the pedagogical model



Case studies and their relation to the pedagogical model



Developing listening skills through technology



The role of questions in the teaching of listening



Testing listening.