LISTENING

          Listening is a receptive skill (English) because it involves responding to language rather than producing it. Listening involves understanding spoken language which is different from written language. In written language we use punctuation, logical sequence, and almost always we use exact vocabulary and more complex grammar. While in spoken language we use stress, intonation, and sometimes connected speech to make our spoken language more fluent. It is important that the speaker uses body language (gestures/ facial expressions) to support his/her communication. It is not well organized if it contains interruptions or hesitations because it shows that you are not sure about what to say how to say it. Furthermore, listening involves understanding different speeds of speech and accent. When we apply listening in classroom we should give the opportunity to listen to many sources of spoken language so students will be familiar because there are exposed to the language, so they can hear different accents, speed of delivery, and text types. We can find interesting activities  (lessons) to use with them, but it must be according their level. For example:  you can use listening lesson that can help your students feel confortable with the language and at the same time they will have the oportunity to deelop listening skill. 

Bibliography:

English, C. A. (n.d.). youtube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4J23UqO6GQ

lessons, l. (n.d.). 5 minute english. Retrieved from 5 minute english: http://www.5minuteenglish.com/listening.htm