Conclusion
Assisting learners in the development of listening comprehension is a challenge. It is a challenge that demands both the teacher’s and the learner’s attention because of the critical role that listening plays, not only in communication, but also in the acquisition of language. Knowledge of the listening process and Listening Lesson Example Do a pre-listening activity: Ask the learners questions about what happens at the weekly meetings. Ask specifically about schedule changes. Show any form or the weekly calendar. Discuss its use and demonstrate how to fill it out if necessary.
Describe the task: Tell the learners they will be listening to a tape of a meeting. On the form/calendar they are to write down the schedule they hear. Demonstrate. Have the learners do the task: Play the tape while they fill out the form. Do a post-listening activity: Ask the learners how they thought they did. Was it easy or difficult? Why? They may listen again if they want to. Have them compare their forms with a partner or check the information by filling a form out as a whole class factors that affect listening enable teachers to select or create listening texts and activities that meet the needs of their adult ESL learners. Teachers, then, must weave these listening activities into the curriculum to create a balance that mirrors the real-world integration of listening with speaking, reading, and writing.