Gabriel Rise  |  Speaking/Listening  |  0 comments  |  684 views  |  Read Full

 

It's difficult to determine whether something particularly is good or bad since we are all different and have our view towards different things. This then suggests a relationship of power and anyone doubting the power of language need only consider two historical moments to have their doubts vanquished.

Carole Elkeles  |  Speaking/Listening  |  0 comments  |  864 views  |  Read Full

 

Listening games and activities provide basics for communicating, learning, thinking and acquiring awareness of the world around you.

Chris Cotter  |  Speaking/Listening  |  0 comments  |  707 views  |  Read Full

 

Most students will say that listening is difficult, if not actually admit that this is their weakest skill. The problem comes down to two main points. The first stems from the fact that the pace, choice of vocabulary, phrases, and grammar, and the inflection or intonation is completely determined by the speaker. The listener has only one chance to catch the meaning of a word or phrase. Comparisons can be made with reading, because the writer similarly determines the language. But students can easily re-read passages, consult a dictionary, and generally work at their own pace. There aren't any (or at least, many) re-dos when listening.

Chris Cotter  |  Speaking/Listening  |  0 comments  |  852 views  |  Read Full

 

Mastery of English as a second or foreign language (ESL or EFL) comes down to how well a student speaks. He may write well, for example, get high marks on tests, or even have an accent nearly identical to a native speaker; but if he can't express ideas, opinions, or instructions clearly in a conversation, few would call him proficient. Language is for communication after all, and that primarily means speaking.