The Capture-Create Note-taking Technique
CONCEPT 0. The C-C note-taking technique Note-taking can be a useful comprehension-building and memory-building technique, if it’s done “consciously”, or it can
The Experiential Listening Space
CONCEPT The Experiential Listening Space Practical Considerations: THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE It is helpful to view the experiential listening space from the perspective
Holistic Approaches to Language Teaching
Holistic Approaches to Language Teaching Holistic approaches to teaching communication Michael Rost University of California, Berkeley Holistic approaches to language
The development of objective listening skills
[JS1] Since the addition of listening sections in major standardized language tests in the 1980s, researchers have been trying to
Intervention points for teaching listening
In my experience with learners, there are 6 “intervention points” in which listening skills can be practiced: pre-listening, while-listening (first
Defining the three domains of listening
Listening is a complex ability, involving the coordination of multiple cognitive processes. As such, listening is not a single, isolated
Ways to support student presentations
(referenced to Contemporary Topics, 4th edition, Pearson) Student presentations – whether short reports or full on demonstrations — are an important part
Supplementary activities for online classes
One of the major challenges of online classes is keeping students engaged. In face to face classes, the teacher can often
Speaking tasks for online classes
(referenced to Contemporary Topics, 4th edition, Pearson) A key to creating and maintaining engaging online classes is to structure in “social learning”
Flipping the classroom to maximize interaction in online classes
(referenced to Contemporary Topics, 4th edition, Pearson) A key to creating and maintaining engaging online classes, with maximum student participation, is to “flip”
Coaching tips to promote active learning in online classes
(referenced to Contemporary Topics, 4th edition, Pearson) As teachers, we know that a major part of our job is coaching students: providing
5 Essential Principles to Teach Pronunciation
Teaching pronunciation is usually done by two methods: "listen and repeat" and "correction." "Say it this way" and "No, that's
