Listening learning Strategies.pptVIP

Listening Learning Strategies The nature of listening Listening is more than receiving information. Listener is not only a passive information receiver but also an active meaning constructer. Listening is not only affected by such factors as the vocabulary and grammatical knowledge of listeners, but also by their psychological statement and emotional fluctuation. Listeners should not only improve language skills but also develop good psychological qualities and emotional management. Factors influencing listening Language Factors Linguistic knowledge is the foundation of English learning. If we have problems in pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, understanding would surely be greatly compromised. Identify sound signals through pronunciation; Identify preposition, adverb, article, auxiliary verb and conjunction, because these words are usually in weak forms; Identify prefix and suffix; Identify homophony by understanding context; Factors influencing listening Background knowledge Language is like a mirror, which reflects the culture of a nation. And people’s daily conversation usually reflects a lot of cultural elements, such as life styles and customary practice. If we lack the relevant background knowledge in listening, we would feel confused. For example: 1) Tom: Rose, did you go shopping yesterday? Rose: How could you go shopping on Christmas Day? Question: Did Rose go shopping yesterday? 2) Let sleeping dogs lie. A. Leave the dog alone. B. Don’t remind us of misfortunes. C. Let the dogs sleep. D. Don’t stir up unnecessary trouble. Factors influencing listening Background knowledge 3) 新闻背景 President De Klerk of South Africa has called an urgent meeting of leaders of the main political groups following yesterday’s violence in the centre of Johannesburg in which at least 31