Prodi DIV Gizi Poltekkes Palangka Raya 2018 I don't understand! What did you say? Do you agree with this? Language learning depends on listening. When you listen to a conversation in English, you try to understand every word. When you have difficulty understanding what a speaker means you ask for clarification. Listening to songs and radio programs in English are two of the best ways to learn the language. Do you agree with this? When you disagree with a speaker's message, you usually stop paying attention. When you agree with a speaker's message you usually nod. Your role as a listener is to show interest. As you listen to someone speak, you take notes to help yourself understand the message How much do learners retain from the listening input? Why is listening an important skill to develop in your language learners? Because language learners need it: To obtain information To understand For enjoyment To learn To communicate Listening is the language modality that is used most frequently but… ... why is listening in English so hard? Because... Students have to process the messages as they come, cope with the speaker’s choice of vocabulary, structure, and rate of delivery. The complexity of the listening process is magnified in second language context where the listener also has an incomplete control of the language. Listening Strategies Predicting Listening for the main ideas Shadow the speaker Taking notes Listening for specific details Recognising word sounds Before you listen a lecture Think about the topic of the text you are going to listen to. If you have to do a task on the listening text, check whether you have understood the task correctly. Think about what type of text you are going to listen to. What do you know about this type of text? Relax and make yourself ready to pay attention to the listening text. While you are listening to a lecture It is not necessary to understand every single word If there are words or issues that you don't understand, use your general knowledge as well as the context to find out the meaning. If you still don't understand something, use a dictionary to look up the words or ask someone else for help. While you are listening to a lecture Focus on key words and facts. Take notes to support your memory. Intonation and stress of the speakers can help you to understand what you hear. Try to think ahead. What might happen next? What might the speakers say, which words might they use? After listening a lecture Think about the text again. Have you understood the main points? Remember the speculations you made before you listened. Did they come true? Review your notes. Check whether you have completed your task correctly. Listen again to difficult passages. Thank You.. Good luck.. :)