Saturday 4:45 - 5:35 PM
TTI 303/4
Sound Bytes: Taking Listening from the Classroom to the Real World

The leap from classroom practice to successful, independent real-world listening is a huge one for most low-level learners.  Huge, but not impossible.  So, how do we facilitate this leap?  For a start, with a variety of high interest input which closely mirrors what people encounter in their contemporary lives.  But that's not enough.  Learners also need accessible tasks that clearly target specific listening goals, as well as practical tips focusing on sound discrimination, stress and intonation patterns to increase confidence.

You are invited to attend this practical and fun-filled workshop, focusing on features of the new listening course Sound Bytes, designed for busy university teachers who are looking for lively ways to develop the listening skills and strategies their students need outside the classroom.