DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILLS IN ENGLISH LESSONS
Keywords:
Listening skills, podcasts, audiobooks, English language teaching, listening resources, pronunciation, vocabulary, speech rhythmAbstract
This article discusses effective methods for developing students’ listening skills in English lessons. Podcasts, audiobooks, and other listening resources help students understand real-life pronunciation, vocabulary, and speech rhythm. The article analyzes the importance of authentic content for improving listening skills and provides examples to illustrate these methods. It is emphasized that using resources that engage students can make the learning process more effective and significantly improve their listening skills.
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References
Richard, J.C. (2008). Teaching Listening and Speaking: From Theory to Practice. Cambridge University Press. – This book covers the theoretical foundations of teaching listening and speaking and explains the importance of using authentic materials.
Field, J. (2008).
Listening in the Language Classroom. Cambridge University Press. – This book analyzes methods for developing listening skills and the difficulties students face in listening comprehension.
Rost, M. (2013). Teaching and Researching Listening. Pearson Education. – This book provides insights into the theory and practice of studying listening skills and explores the role of listening resources in education.
Vandergrift, L., & Goh, C. C. M. (2012). Teaching and Learning Second Language Listening: Metacognition in Action. Routledge. – This resource provides research results on the development of listening skills through a metacognitive approach.
BBC Learning English – https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish – Free podcasts and audio lessons offered by BBC, widely used for developing listening skills.
TED Talks – https://www.ted.com – TED Talks is an international platform of interactive lectures that enhances students’ listening comprehension by exposing them to various topics in English.
Audible – https://www.audible.com – A platform for audiobooks, offering rich resources for language learners.
