Listening Skill in Language Learning and Teaching

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HEBRON UNIVERSITY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT TEFL - Theoretical Semester II 2011/2012 Listening Skill in Language Learning and Teaching Hiba H. Jawabreh 21119054 Instructor : Dr. Hazem Bader Spring 2012 Title : Listening as a Foreign Language Learning Skill Outline : 1- Introduction : * Background issues 2- The importance of listening skills in the teaching learning process. * The role of listening as a skill in teaching/learning a language . * what counts as listening ? * successful listening . 3- Teaching listening. * Methodologies ,techniques . * Ideas for making listening activities successful. 4- The structure and the process of listening . * Intensive/extensive listening . 5- Conclusion . Abstract : L2 listening comprehension is a complex process, crucial in the development of second language competence . However , this skill had been neglected with regard to both its place and use in L2 teaching methodology. Teachers can help students develop strategies for comprehension through a process approach to teaching L2 listening. Thus, this short paper provides an overall perspective on listening as a communicative skill and as a language learning skill . After a general introduction or background on the topic, the next part of the paper considers the importance of listening skills in the teaching learning process .This heading includes the role of listening as a skill in teaching/learning a language ,what counts as listening and how to create context for a successful listening . The third part of the paper discusses ideas for making listening process more effective and exciting. It deals with methodologies, techniques and activities for teaching listening .Under fourth heading are grouped the structure and the process of listening . Finally , we jump to a conclusion to summarize what we have
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