MODELS AND METHODS IN MODERN SCIENCE
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LISTENING STRATEGIES
Sevara Fayziyeva
Academic Lyceum under Tashkent University
of Architecture and Civil Engineering
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14609264
Abstract
Listening is a fundamental skill in language acquisition, often regarded as
the cornerstone of effective communication. This article examines various
strategies for developing listening skills in learners of foreign languages,
emphasizing the role of pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening
activities. By employing these strategies, educators can help learners overcome
comprehension challenges and enhance their ability to process spoken language.
Keywords
Listening skills, foreign language learning, listening strategies, ESL teaching,
active listening
Introduction
Listening is a vital component of language learning, enabling learners to
comprehend and respond appropriately in real-life communication. However,
many learners find listening challenging due to fast speech rates, unfamiliar
vocabulary, and diverse accents. This article explores effective listening
strategies that teachers can implement to help students improve their listening
skills.
Listening Strategies
Pre-Listening Strategies
- Activating Prior Knowledge: Teachers can introduce the topic and discuss
related vocabulary or concepts to provide context.
- Setting a Purpose: Providing learners with specific listening goals, such as
identifying key points or understanding the main idea, enhances focus.
- Predicting Content: Encouraging students to predict the content based on
titles, visuals, or keywords prepares them mentally for the listening task.
While-Listening Strategies
- Selective Listening: Learners focus on specific information, such as dates,
names, or key phrases, rather than attempting to understand everything.
- Note-Taking: Writing down main points or keywords helps learners
organize and retain information.
- Listening for Repetition and Intonation: Recognizing patterns in speech
and emphasis aids comprehension.
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Post-Listening Strategies
- Summarizing: Learners recap the main ideas or key details of the listening
text.
- Discussing Content: Group discussions or pair work can reinforce
understanding
and
encourage
speaking
practice.
- Reflection: Students analyze their difficulties and identify areas for
improvement.
Benefits of Listening Strategies
Implementing listening strategies fosters active engagement, improves
comprehension, and builds confidence in learners. Moreover, these strategies
help students develop a structured approach to listening, enabling them to
manage challenges effectively.
Conclusion
Listening strategies are essential tools for developing proficiency in a
foreign language. By integrating pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening
activities, educators can enhance students' listening skills and overall language
competence. Future research should focus on adapting these strategies for
diverse learners and technological integration to further improve listening
instruction.
References:
1.
Learning Strategies Online. (n.d.). Developing effective listening skills.
Retrieved from https://www.learningstrategies.com
2.
Brown, H. D. (2019). Teaching by principles: An interactive approach to
language pedagogy. Pearson Education.
